Sustainability

Focus on Design

Optimizing a wind turbine nacelle cover to meet LCOE demand

Suzlon Group redesigned a composite nacelle cover with in-situ molded stiffeners to reduce manufacturing and material costs while maximizing part performance.

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Sustainability

Braskem, Vartega launch new carbon fiber recycling program for 3D printing filament

Carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene (CF-PP) filament is made from 100% recycled carbon fiber to leverage recycling capabilities and plastic waste elimination.

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Sustainability

Hypetex invests in composite manufacturing sustainability

U.K.-based manufacturer joins with SustainableX to address the negative ecological effects of post-process painting of composite components and find more sustainable solutions. 

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Recycling

Renewable Materials Conference 2021 announces innovation award winners

Three winning innovations include a hemp fiber and thermoset bioresin chair collection, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners.

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Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites

CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.

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Automotive

Borealis Borcycle material grades enhance sustainability opportunities for automotive

Ready-made grades combine virgin polypropylene with high-quality reclaimed materials for interior, exterior and under-the-bonnet automotive applications.

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Construction

Composite thermal breaks boost window insulation value

The composite insulation systems used in windows to insulate building interiors, while rarely seen, are vital to sustainable and efficient residential and commercial construction.

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Wind/Energy

CETEC initiative established to commercialize technology for full composite wind turbine blade recyclability

New coalition involving Vestas, Olin, Danish Technological Institute and Aarhus University aims to close the recycling gap for thermoset epoxy composites.

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Epoxies

Bercella, Formula Seven target motorsport innovation with natural fiber composite developments

AmpliTex flax fiber used to develop Formula SAE single-seater racing seat for better resistance, vibration absorption and reduced environmental impact.

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Recycling

Cincinnati Inc. BAAM printer demonstrates 3D printing with recycled composites

Dual-material thermoplastic extrusion system produces monolithic composites tool exceeding 10 feet in length, without manual intervention.

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