Reinforcements

AIM3D, Naddcon implement digital process chain for 3D printing

The ExAM 255 multi-material 3D printer from AIM3D, integrated into Siemens’ NX design software, opens up new optimization possibilities for 3D-printed designs, demoed by a 3D-printed GFRP component.  

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Carbon Fibers

Hexagon Purus Westminster: Experience, growth, new developments in hydrogen storage

Hexagon Purus scales production of Type 4 composite tanks, discusses growth, recyclability, sensors and carbon fiber supply and sustainability.

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Aerospace

PEEK vs. PEKK vs. PAEK and continuous compression molding

Suppliers of thermoplastics and carbon fiber chime in regarding PEEK vs. PEKK, and now PAEK, as well as in-situ consolidation — the supply chain for thermoplastic tape composites continues to evolve.

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Automotive

McLaren celebrates 10 years of the McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar

Lightweight carbon fiber construction, Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics and high-performance hybrid powertrain technologies hallmark this hybrid vehicle, serve as a springboard for new race cars.  

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Construction

Pilot program turns EOL wind blades to liners for pipe infrastructure

TPI Composites, Tex-Tech and Carbon Rivers partner to process wind blades, pyrolyze the material and use the recovered glass fibers to give new life to damaged existing pipelines.  

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Construction

Building code requirements renewed for CarbonCast wall panels

ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal revalidates performance and compliance of AltusGroup precast wall assembly featuring C-Grid carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation.  

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Construction

Planefibra translucent composite tiles target natural lighting, energy savings

More than reducing the electricity bill, companies can improve their work environment by including these GFRP tiles, which have high thermal resistance, on their buildings.  

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Carbon Fibers

Microwave heating for more sustainable carbon fiber

Skeptics say it won’t work — Osaka-based Microwave Chemical Co. says it already has — and continues to advance its simulation-based technology to slash energy use and emissions in manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Windform LX 3.0 composites contribute to OreSat0 CubeSat deployment

Portland State Aerospace Society, incorporating CRP Technology’s GFRP composite materials and SLS 3D printing, sent its CubeSat nanosatellite into low Earth orbit in 2021, where it continues to operate successfully.  

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RCCF of TU Dresden develops next-gen, 3D-printed structural supercapacitors

Thales Research and Technology leads PRINTCAP project for more sustainable fast-charging, structural energy storage for automotive and aerospace industries using multifunctional composite materials  

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