Sustainability

Sustainability

Carbon Rivers to commercialize fiberglass composites upcycling project

Novel pyrolysis method recovers fiberglass reinforcement into new, high-value discontinuous composites with minimized input energy requirements for a true circular economy.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Armacell

Armacell highlights its eco-friendly, recycled PET bottle ArmaPET foam solutions for composite parts in a variety of end markets.

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Pultrusion

Altair's 9th Enlighten Award winners feature vehicle lightweighting, sustainability

Annual award honors advancements in reducing the carbon footprint, mitigating water and energy consumption, promoting material reuse and recycling and applying composites for lightweighting.

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Sustainability

Composites Integration evaluates fiber, resin systems to reduce environmental impact of composites

Collaboration with the School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth looks at the effect of pre-processing and post-processing techniques on low-carbon materials.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin launches website to showcase sustainable mobility

Website platform provides easy access to Teijin business groups, automotive sustainability initiatives and will eventually include solutions for polycarbonate resin glazing and carbon fiber.

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Wind/Energy

Composites AM research targets wind energy

The U.S. DOE, universities and industry leaders ramp up new efforts and funding to develop 3D-printed composite wind blade molds and end-use blade components.

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Construction

Owen Corning acquires vliepa GmbH

Combination expands Owen Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to address sustainability, lightweight building materials and more labor-efficient construction solutions in European markets.

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Wind/Energy

Siemens Gamesa targets fully recyclable wind turbine blades by 2030 in new sustainability vision

Among its new initiatives, the company also intends to identify large-scale recycling opportunities and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.

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Pressure Vessels

Stora Enso opens pilot plant for lignin-based carbon materials for batteries

Carbon based-anode material Lignode, produced from converted lignin separated from wood, may be a sustainable replacement for graphite-based materials.

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Thermoplastics

DigiProp positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for sustainable, next-generation platforms

AMRC aids R&D program including foam thermoforming, complex braiding, thermoplastics and digital twin/thread for higher performance, lower weight with first applications in process.

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