Reinforcements

Glass Fibers

Norco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines

The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.

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Carbon Fibers

Evonik, Lehvoss launch fiber-reinforced polyamide for SLS

Collaboratively, Lehvoss has developed Luvosint PA613 9711 CF, which is capable of being processed via standard laser sintering machines.

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Natural Fibers

DITF researches lignin-based protective coating for natural fiber geotextiles

The bio-based coating was applied to yarns and textile surfaces to extend service life with positive results, suggesting its future application in civil engineering.

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Automotive

Solvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway

Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.

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Marine

Hexcel presents HexPly prepregs geared toward marine

New intermediate and high modulus HexPly M79 composite materials are optimized for best-in-class performance.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers

The strategic move strengthens Quantum’s position in the development of technical textile solutions for composites.

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Sustainability

DITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.

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Automotive

Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels

Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.

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Recycling

Apply Carbon establishes mass recycled carbon fiber production facility

Apply Carbon has completed the commission of a fully automated production plant for recycled carbon fibers, with an estimated capacity of 4,000 metric tons.

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Glass Fibers

BMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats

Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.  

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