Sustainability

Focus on Design 1 Feb 2023

Novel composite technology replaces welded joints in tubular structures

The Tree Composites TC-joint replaces traditional welding in jacket foundations for offshore wind turbine generator applications, advancing the world’s quest for fast, sustainable energy deployment.

Carbon Fibers 31 Jan 2023

Chemnitz University of Technology receives €6 million to expand research into "green" carbon fiber

Carbon LabFactory and InnoCarbEnergy project conduct R&D across entire value chain from raw materials through processes to structures and systems on a pilot line with technology demonstrators.

Infrastructure 28 Jan 2023

Recycling end-of-life composite parts: New methods, markets

From infrastructure solutions to consumer products, Polish recycler Anmet and Netherlands-based researchers are developing new methods for repurposing wind turbine blades and other composite parts.

Sustainability 27 Jan 2023

Gurit receives Silver rating for sustainability performance

The composite materials supplier’s efforts to engage in global sustainability projects placed it in the top 12% of all EcoVadis-rated companies.

Epoxies 25 Jan 2023

EuCIA welcomes Epoxy Europe as a new member

The sector group will support EuCIA’s climate-neutral ambitions, contributed through strategic projects and promotion of composites sustainability.

Glass Fibers 25 Jan 2023

Sumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.

Sustainability 24 Jan 2023

Velocity Composites US facility is granted AS9100, AS9120 accreditation

New Alabama facility will build and supply all composite material kits for Velocity aerospace programs, aid customers with their sustainability and efficiency objectives.

Recycling 20 Jan 2023

Fujitsu, Teijin start joint trials to promote value of recycled carbon fiber

Three-month trials with German bicycle manufacturers will lead to new platform implementation to promote use of recycled materials, enable emissions tracing/management.

Aerospace 19 Jan 2023

NASA picks Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Based Wing for Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project

With the help of NASA, Boeing will build, test and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft starting in 2028, gearing toward a greener, more fuel-efficient future aircraft.