Reinforcements
BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date
Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.
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Carbitex expands flexible carbon fiber plate footwear for work and sport
Building upon Carbitex’s AFX platform, new anti-puncture technology debuts to work and utility markets, AFX Formed launches in athletic footwear.
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Augmenting engineered thermoplastics with natural fibers
The Paris Climate Accord mandate for net-zero carbon by 2050 has kick-started an innovation revolution for natural fibers and sustainably engineered resins.
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Neuvokas fiberglass rebar earns Department of Transportation product approval
Texas, Maryland and Virginia have all approved the GatorBar fiberglass rebar product to ensure it meets the highest industry standards.
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Dolphicam2 NDT system identifies flaws in CFRP panel in one setup
A second benchmark study on a CFRP NDI Proficiency specimen 1A assesses NDT equipment and personnel, successfully characterizes all flaws in panel.
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Avient expands long fiber composites portfolio using recycled content
Avient announces new long fiber-reinforced composites formulated with post-industrial recycled resin content, for applications including office furnishings and outdoor adventure gear.
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Composite prepreg tack testing
A recently standardized prepreg tack test method has been developed for use in material selection, quality control and adjusting cure process parameters for automated layup processes.
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Scheurer Swiss implements carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printing for bouncing space robot
Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zurich in the development of a lightweight “hopping” robot for exploring asteroids.
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Owens Corning and Pultron Composites form joint venture to produce fiberglass rebar
Composites companies pivot to increase market access to Pinkbar + Fiberglas Rebar and Mateenbar Fiberglas Rebar, expound on the growing rebar industry.
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Beyond Gravity receives major Amazon contract for scalable CFRP dispenser systems
New Linköping, Sweden, facility to support development work of 3,236 satellites for Project Kuiper.
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