Reinforcements

Space 27 Jun 2022

Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission

Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.

Sheet Molding Compound 27 Jun 2022

Ducati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame

Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reduces part weight by 40%.

Infrastructure 27 Jun 2022

Composite buildings go monocoque

Superior protection from the elements plus fast, affordable installation and maintenance have quickly made Orenco Composites’ DuraFiber buildings an attractive choice for water and wastewater, communications, transportation and power industry outbuildings.

Sustainability 24 Jun 2022

Italian startup, Advanced Composites Solutions develop portable solar panel via recovered carbon fiber

Origami-inspired panel from Levante and ACS upcycles supercar scrap, solves energy accessibility for off-the-grid travelers.

Automotive 24 Jun 2022

Mansory refines Mercedes-Maybach GLS with carbon fiber body components

The complete conversion upgrades nearly all body components with carbon fiber, provides a new holistic design for a faster, more powerful vehicle.

Carbon Fibers 24 Jun 2022

Newly debuted Artura GT4 features McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture

Artura GT4 builds on 570S GT4 and 720S GT3 competition cars with a carbon fiber monocoque for light weight, precise handling characteristics and enhanced durability.

Carbon Fibers 23 Jun 2022

Lanxess adds new sustainable product variants to Tepex composites range

Novel composite matrices and fiber reinforcement based on green materials make up these Tepex product variants.

Sustainability 22 Jun 2022

Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components

Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.

Sustainability 22 Jun 2022

National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge

The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.