Sustainability
U.S. DOE releases comprehensive strategy to secure the U.S. clean energy sector
DOE report includes more than 60 actions to enhance supply chain resiliency — referencing composites and wind recycling — spur domestic manufacturing capacity and create U.S. jobs.
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Sensors: Data for next-gen composites manufacturing
In the quest for sustainability, sensors are reducing cycle times, energy use and waste, automating closed-loop process control and increasing knowledge to open new possibilities for intelligent manufacturing and structures.
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Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites
The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.
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Teijin to partner with Fuji Design in carbon fiber recycling
New business structure will incorporate Fuji Design’s proprietary, low environmental impact “precision pyrolysis” technology to produce high-quality carbon fiber from used CFRP for commercialization.
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TRB Lightweight Structures contributes composite bodyshell design to passenger train demonstrator
The Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail) passenger vehicle serves to simplify existing rail networks and reopen historical lines, while adhering to rigorous rail and sustainability regulations.
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9T Labs raises $17 million in Series A funding to advance carbon fiber 3D printing
The investment will help fully commercialize the company’s Red Series software tools, 3D printer and molding equipment to lead the way in the production of sustainable, high-performance CFRTP parts for end-use applications.
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Diab reduces carbon footprint by 46%
Between 2016 and 2021, the sandwich composite solutions company made alterations in material, reduced waste and efficient use of waste, production and energy sources to drive its reduction efforts.
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Pressurized steam-based composites recycling for full fiber reclamation
Longworth’s DEECOM process for composites recycling claims to produce intact fiber and resin reclamation with near-virgin properties.
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GRP Solutions acquires Estakleen
GRP Solutions adds to its sustainable range of products, including an eco-friendly solvent replacement system for cleaning glass fiber tools, rollers and brushes.
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Sustainability program leverages Arkema's Elium resin for fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick Corp. and fiberglass boat manufacturer Boston Whaler expect the composite hull and structural components to be fully recyclable, reducing disposable material and virgin raw material sourcing.
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