Reinforcements

Carbon Fibers 12 Dec 2022

Novel dry tape for liquid molded composites

MTorres seeks to enable next-gen aircraft and open new markets for composites with low-cost, high-permeability tapes and versatile, high-speed production lines.

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Aerospace 8 Dec 2022

The state of recycled carbon fiber

As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?

Carbon Fibers 5 Dec 2022

Montana State researchers introduce novel method for “stretch-broken” carbon fiber

New stretch-breaking concept consistently produces carbon fiber that is eight times more formable with strength equivalent to continuous fibers, enhancing its prospects to form to complex aircraft shapes and cut manufacturing costs.

Biomaterials 2 Dec 2022

SeaBioComp project develops biocomposite demonstrator products for marine applications

Prototype products explore thermoplastic polymers, natural fibers and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the use of fossil-based materials in the marine sector.

Electric Vehicles 30 Nov 2022

Carbon Revolution to list in U.S. via business combination with Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp.

Following the transaction, the Australian carbon fiber wheel supplier and manufacturer will be well positioned for rapid growth and adoption into additional automotive programs.

Advanced Air Mobility 30 Nov 2022

UD’s Center for Composite Materials hosts NASA University Leadership Initiative

October meeting of industry, government and academic accentuates the University of Delaware’s study of research and technology barriers in UAM using its new class of composite materials, TuFF.

Carbon Fibers 30 Nov 2022

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe to build new carbon fiber production line by 2025

European carbon fiber producer invests approximately €100 million to respond to green energy and aerospace market demand.

Hydrogen Storage 30 Nov 2022

Mikrosam, H2Storage collaborate on 300+-liter Type IV hydrogen tanks

Automated filament winding cell achieving wind speeds of 6 meters/second improves production performance, shortens curing cycle for serial production of 700-bar Type IV tanks.

Pressure Vessels 28 Nov 2022

NRP Zero invests in hydrogen pressure vessel producer Umoe Advanced Composites

Nordic shareholding investment funds UAC’s manufacturing expansion in Norway and Asia, with an initial target volume of 12,000 fiberglass storage tanks annually for both facilities.