Sustainability

Aerospace

NASA selects Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft concepts in AACES 2050 Program

Electra will identify and deliver various concepts and technologies for future sustainable commercial airline development, which could enter service by mid-century.

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Marine

MarineShift360 project launches new initiatives for marine industry sustainability

Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and Industry Accelerator and University Outreach programs are designed to fast-track decarbonization as regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows.

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Mikrosam robotic filament winding cell to aid Cidetec composites projects

Delivery of the single-spindle robotic setup with an ATP head will advance the R&D organization’s work in CUBIC, GENEX and Carbo4power initiatives targeting sustainable composites development.

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Braiding

Corebon, Composite Braiding partner to enhance TPC manufacturing

Collaboration aims to overcome production limitations with tubular thermoplastic composites (TPC) by using induction-heated tooling and high-quality commingled braids.

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Editorial

Changing future outcomes with the materials of the future

This past October was plagued with a series of unfortunate natural disasters that, amidst ongoing travel for CW, has provided a poignant reminder of composites’ importance in facing future events.  

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Marine

Nlcomp is selected as a World Sailing award finalist for rComposite

Third World Sailing award nomination highlights the company’s focus on marine innovation using sustainable composite materials.

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Marine

Evolving natural fiber technology to meet industry sustainability needs

From flax fiber composite boats to RV exterior panels to a circularity model with partnerships in various end markets, Greenboats strives toward its biomaterials and sustainable composites vision in an ever-changing market.

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Automotive

U.K. composite experts join SCALE-UP project supporting net-zero automotive tech

Advanced Propulsion Centre funding backs JLR, Helicoid, iCOMAT, Lineat Composites and others as they accelerate the growth of the U.K. automotive composite supply chain.

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Molds/Tools

Bladder-assisted compression molding derivative produces complex, autoclave-quality automotive parts

HP Composites’ AirPower technology enables high-rate CFRP roof production with 50% energy savings for the Maserati MC20.

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Sustainability

Envalior launches Pocan PBT compounds range with bio-based BDO

Used cooking oil is used as a base material for the PBT precursor and certified under ISCC PLUS. Recycled fiberglass content can be added for additional carbon footprint reduction.

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