Reinforcements
HyImpulse, Adamant Composites linerless CFRP tank passes hydrostatic burst test
The liquid oxygen (LOX) tank, to be used in a HyImpulse smallsat launch vehicle, demonstrates the ability to withstand pressures well beyond the limits of its intended use.
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TU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
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Novel processes for hybrid thermoset-thermoplastic pultruded parts
CFRP pultrusion and pullwinding specialist Epsilon Composite combines thermoplastic overmolding with traditional thermoset processes, demonstrated through aircraft struts and industrial applications.
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse features Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels
The 19-inch, five-spoke Dark Horse wheels feature signature blue carbon fiber detailing, keeping with the blue accents throughout the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
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Glass Fibre Europe publishes updated continuous filament GFRP life cycle assessment
An update to 2010 and 2015 data indicates that the European industry has reduced GHGs and primary energy consumed for continuous filament glass fiber and increased the circular economy.
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Toray supplies Torayca carbon fiber, prepreg for H3 launch vehicle
Set to launch Feb. 15, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency rocket has been designed with a composite motor case and payload fairing section.
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INCA Renewtech awarded $10 million to invest in commercial biocomposites facility
Under Alberta’s Circular Economy Projects, INCA will construct and operate a facility for processing and manufacturing waste hemp into BioPlastics and Biocore composite materials for wide industry use.
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European SUSPENS project targets green composites production
The 13-partner program will addresses the challenge of reducing the environmental footprint of sandwich and hollow composite structures via bio-sourced resins and carbon fiber precursors.
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Fabrum supplies lightweight composite LH2 tanks for aviation, launches consortium with Airbus, other partners
New Zealand company works with FSE, GKN Aerospace to test LH2 storage and delivery system, advances zero emissions flight via Hydrogen Consortium and $23 million Series A funding.
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Mitsui Chemicals, Microwave Chemical install demonstration facility for eco-friendly carbon fiber
Microwave-based Carbon-MX process could cut energy consumption by 50% and CO2 emissions by 90%.
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