Reinforcements
All-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber
RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.
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Avio Commerciale S.r.l., Nano-Tech to expand nano-engineered prepregs, resins to new markets
The strategic partnership aims to introduce Nano-Tech R&D and production capabilities to new customers and provide tailor-made customer solutions.
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Dual-purpose, full-foiling yacht concept incorporates carbon fiber composites
A collaboration between Persico Marine, Pininfarina Nautical and Carkeek Design Partners is to develop a lightweight yacht that can transition between day sailing and regatta racing modes.
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Composite ring frame improves safety, cost for workhorse helicopter
Airbus Helicopters replaces aluminum primary structure with CFRP using multi-piece preform and single-shot infusion.
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Zoltek to expand global large-tow carbon fiber capacity in 2023
To meet wind market demands, the 6,000-MT capacity expansion at the company’s Mexico facility will add up to 35,000 MT total global production capacity.
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Anisoprint introduces industrial 3D printer, invites beta users
PROM IS 500, the company’s large industrial 3D printer to date, is capable of using both high-temperature polymers and fiber-reinforced composites, with adjustable manufacturing volumes and flexible fiber trajectories.
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Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports
The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.
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Isotruss carbon fiber cell towers support global demand for 5G telecom rollout
Isotruss ramps up development of composite lattice cell towers which are twelve times stronger than steel towers, 1/12 their weight and reduce carbon emissions by 70%.
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FACC develops and manufactures composite structures for Ariane 6 launch vehicle
Astris kick stage main structure will be characterized by high strength and the use of ultralight carbon fiber material, with first delivery scheduled for October 2022.
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Clean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads
Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.
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