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OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and testing for LH2 tank
Newsletter #4 gives latest status on EU project’s work toward thermoplastic composite tanks with 40% storage density of cryogenic hydrogen for future zero emissions aircraft.
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“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures
Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.
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Ensinger double belt press installation expands thermoplastics production
Equipment investment will enable the plastics processor to mass produce fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites continuously, as well as adapt to specific needs.
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Sicomin resins used in Olympic windsurfing board construction
Windsurfers at the Paris 2024 Olympics are competing on composite boards manufactured by Cobra International using Sicomin SR1280 resins.
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Elastomer-integrated composite grows high-temperature application options
CAMX 2024: Rishon, which combines RCF Technologies’ elastomer and composite fabrics, bonds to metals and most composites, while providing high-temperature operations, sound and vibration absorption, heat insulation and more.
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Glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed recyclate enables Ahrend sustainable office chair
Envalior 30% glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed material helps Ahrend achieve lighter task chair with closed-loop value chain and reduced emissions.
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Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance
Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.
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JCB Aero aircraft interior flooring panels incorporate SHD composites
High-performance carbon fiber prepreg using SHD’s FRVC411 epoxy resin system resulted in a durable, compliant design for the MRO market.
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MFFD longitudinal seams welded, world's largest CFRTP fuselage successfully completed
Fraunhofer IFAM and partners have completed left and right welds connecting the upper and lower fuselage halves and sent the 8×4-meter full-scale section to ZAL for integration with a cabin crown module and testing.
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NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion
Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.
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