Sustainability

Space

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

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Evonik publishes life cycle assessment data in online database

Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.

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Recycling

Asahi Kasei, Aquafil develop 3D printing material combining cellulose nanofiber, recycled PA6

Available as a pellet or filament, the material is said to exhibit formability and strength properties suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Technikum Laubholz opens pilot plant for wood-based carbon fibers

First production phase of WDBSD CF offers sustainable alternative for high-performance composites.

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Sustainability

EuReComp webinar to highlight chemical recycling of CFRPs

Free online webinar taking place Oct. 23, 2024 provides insights into the circularity of large composite structures, coinciding with EuReComp’s new survey launch focused on improving thermoset composites.

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Automation

Making an effort to move industry forward

A reflection on the insights, connections and collaboration afforded by attending composite industry events like SPE ACCE and CAMX.

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Sustainability

Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability

Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.

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Natural Fibers

Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft

This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.

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Sustainability

Partners recycle A350 composite production waste into adjustable-length rods for MFFD

Herone, Spiral RTC, Teijin Carbon Europe and Collins Aerospace Almere recycle A350 thermoplastic composite clips/cleats waste into rods for the all-thermoplastic composite Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s crown.

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Wind/Energy

Aernnova, Leonardo and AFuzion partner with Radia to build WindRunner

New aircraft is expected to deliver wind turbine blades from 105 meters up to expand the reach of wind energy and achieve global climate goals.

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