Reinforcements
Kamm Projects launches carbon fiber aero-road bike
U.K.-based composites company combines passion with decades of industry experience to develop a next-gen bike that offers more stiffness, speed, comfort, efficiency, precision and response.
Read MoreTeijin launches website to showcase sustainable mobility
Website platform provides easy access to Teijin business groups, automotive sustainability initiatives and will eventually include solutions for polycarbonate resin glazing and carbon fiber.
Read MoreNTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin
Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.
WatchEHang commences Yunfu production facility operations
The retrofitted autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) production facility, which includes a carbon fiber composite materials processing area, is to scale up company production capabilities and cover approximately 24,000 square meters.
WatchOwen Corning acquires vliepa GmbH
Combination expands Owen Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to address sustainability, lightweight building materials and more labor-efficient construction solutions in European markets.
Read MoreUniversal Hydrogen signs deals with three airlines for hydrogen propulsion retrofits
Carbon fiber storage tanks will reduce the Dash-8’s cabin space from 56 seats to 40 seats, but enable emissions-free travel up to approximately 460 miles.
Read MoreCoats joins GM-led U.S. DOE project to develop composite EV battery enclosures
Industrial thread company Coats will provide expertise in tailored fiber-reinforced composites for zero-waste, reduced-cost preforming.
Read MoreHyzon Motors unveils new hydrogen storage system using composites for reduced weight and cost
Integrated composites with metal frame could cut storage system weight by 43%, cost by 52% and component count by 75%, based on a single-rack system with five hydrogen cylinders.
Read MoreMore Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing project in Clean Sky 2 replaces metal nacelle with composites
SAT-AM project composite nacelle reduced component weight by at least 10%, reduced the number of elements by more than 35%, resulted in a more uniform structure and reached TRL 6.
WatchMAE Spa receives funding to build PAN precursor plants in China
New financial support enables the company to complete order for design and construction of new carbon fiber precursor production facilities.
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