Reinforcements
Rocket Lab successfully deploys four Alba Orbital PocketQubes into circular orbit
A new goal for the carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed nanosatellites was achieved, including a sun synchronous orbit and a successful recovery mission.
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CompPair and Decathlon successfully complete composite recycling project
Manufacture of a shoe sole demonstrated the reclamation of continuous fibers with more than 80% of their original flexural strength. Both companies are now seeking additional recycling partners.
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Fairmat reaches agreements with Siemens Gamesa, Duqueine, Tarmac Aerosave to recycle composites
Recycled carbon fiber derived from wind turbine blades and aircraft will be transported and analyzed at Fairmat’s facility for consideration in repurposed products.
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Difficult Materials Make Automated Fabric Cutting More Indispensable than Ever
With lingering supply chain shortages, difficult-to-cut materials like Kevlar and many others demand a more accurate and efficient cutting process. Automated cutting is the answer.
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Hexcel announces HexPly Nature Range
Natural fibers combined with bio-derived epoxy resins provide sustainable options for industrial markets with same high performance.
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RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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TU/e leads project for “Smart Circular Bridge” made of biocomposites
The Netherlands-based 15-meter bridge for pedestrians and cyclists incorporates flax fibers reinforced by bioresin with glass fiber optic sensors to assist in ongoing research.
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Hankuk, Carbon, Dymag partner to scale up manufacturing of state-of-the-art carbon fiber wheels
Hybrid-composite BX-F wheels will serve high-performance road cars, luxury EVs and large SUVs and pickups.
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Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso, SimplyEV debut Kimoa e-bike at Miami Grand Prix
The Formula One driver’s sustainable mobility Kimoa brand is debuting its fully customizable carbon fiber e-bike powered by 3D printing firm Arevo.
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U.K. team successfully recycles reclaimed continuous carbon fibers from pressure tanks
The U.K.’s NCC with partners B&M Longworth and Cygnet Texkimp achieve continuous carbon fiber recovery in a significant first step to deliver sustainable composite pressure vessels for the hydrogen market.
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