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Top 10 CompositesWorld products of 2022
It was a big year for new products in the composites industry. Take a look at CompositesWorld’s top 10 most popular product pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed.
Read MoreITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber
Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.
Read MoreACI publishes code requirements for GFRP rebar
New comprehensive building code requirement covers the use of nonmetallic, GFRP reinforcing bars in structural concrete applications that are covered by ACI 318-19.
Read MoreOptimizing AFP for complex-cored CFRP fuselage
Automated process cuts emissions, waste and cost for lightweight RACER helicopter side shells.
WatchLimited edition Ford GT highlights carbon fiber aesthetics
The last of the carbon fiber-bodied race GTs will be limited to a production run of 67 vehicles.
Read MoreHigh glass transition temperature, 100% bio-based thermoset resins for space composites
With the European Commission Restrictions Roadmap soon banning entire classes of chemical substances found in fossil fuel-based synthetic polymers, the space industry is looking to a chemical combination to produce competitive thermoset resins.
Read MoreCryomotive opens Hydrogen Storage Manufacturing Center
Cryomotive is to develop, manufacture and assemble Cryogas composite hydrogen tanks for commercial vehicles, buses and ships at new Pfeffenhausen site, accelerating hydrogen refueling systems production for zero-emission commercial vehicles.
Read MoreSuper Formula, Bcomp announce sustainable fiber composite bodywork
Japan’s premiere single-seater race series confirms hybrid composite parts for SF23 chassis as part of Next 50 plan.
WatchDrawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 2
As biomimetic design continues to inform composites manufacturing, technologies like 3D printing, tailored fiber placement, braiding and filament winding prove strong candidates for making these structures a reality.
Read MoreLuna Rossa Prada Pirelli adopts Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for America’s Cup composite yacht
Critical digital tools and services increase design complexity, improve manufacturing repeatability and accelerate development for composite racing yacht construction, in and out of season.
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