Sustainability
Self-responsive composite materials to reduce aerospace production costs, improve sustainability
EU Horizon 2020 MASTRO project to develop intelligent bulk materials with carbon nanotube integration for self-cure, self-anti-icing and self-sensing properties.
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Armacell rebrands all PET-based foam products under ArmaPET name
The ArmaPET family brand encompasses all of Armacell’s sustainable PET-based foam product solutions for faster and easier customer orientation.
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Glass fiber supply chain struggles amid pandemic, economic recovery
Transportation issues, rising demands and other factors have led to higher costs or delays for gun rovings and more. Suppliers and Gardner Intelligence share their perspectives.
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IntegriCo Composites expands existing composite rail tie production into high-growth markets
Company bolsters existing product line into pipeline skids and construction matting parts while maintaining a continued focus on recycled plastic sustainability solutions.
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Covestro Desmocomp resin offers facade elements efficient thermal insulation
Construction equipment suppliers opt for composites to develop a facade fastening system that is more UV-resistant, sustainable and lightweight than aluminum elements.
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Hydroelectric turbine blade design propelled by composites
Glass fiber composites power the development of a modular, spiral-shaped hydroelectric micro turbine blade for low-cost, high-efficiency renewable energy generation.
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Natural fiber-reinforced SMC targets industrial applications
Lorenz and IVW collaborate on a sheet molding compound (SMC) that can accommodate sunflower seed shells, reeds and other natural fibers and fillers.
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GKN Aerospace Future Flight Challenge to accelerate sustainable aerospace technologies
Four-year, £125 million ISCF program covers Skybus, Safe Flight and NAPKIN projects, with a focus on electrification, unmanned commercial flight and more sustainable regional aerospace solutions.
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Hexion announces Open Innovation Challenge
Individuals and teams are given the opportunity to submit technical proposals to accelerate the development of coatings and resins with more sustainable attributes.
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Teijin supports Japan Climate Initiative call for higher renewable energy target
Target renewable energy ratio for Japanese corporations for fiscal year 2030 to rise to 40-50%.
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