Sustainability
Teijin Aramid program produces bio-based, high-performance aramid fibers
The 2018 pilot program, in partnership with BioBTW, successfully produces Twaron yarn from bio-based aromatic materials without altering the material properties.
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AVK announces winners of 2020 Innovation Awards
Several sustainable composite innovations were recognized and awarded in the Innovative Products/Applications, Innovative Processes and Research and Science categories.
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ThermHex launches new honeycomb core, aims for carbon neutrality
Retaining a Class A surface, the newest core product was produced via electricity from renewable energy sources. With several notable achievements, ThermHex is also looking for distributors.
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U.K. launches initiative for recyclable wind turbine blade technologies
The SusWIND initiative, addressing the recyclability and future development of composite wind turbine blades, will be delivered in three developments.
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Boeing, Etihad sustainability alliance test ecoDemonstrator 787
The ecoDemonstrator program uses commercial aircraft to test technologies that can make aviation safer and more sustainable now and into the future. Use of a 787-10 Dreamliner will evaluate ways to reduce emissions and noise while flying on sustainable fuel.
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Dieffenbacher D-LFT line enables large thermoplastic component production
The high-capacity direct-long-fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) molding line has been further modified into a one-stage extrusion process, and produces 100% recycled thermoplastic components.
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Whitewater Technology debuts high-performance, recycled carbon fiber paddle range
Paddles consist of high-impact, non-woven composite that combines 40% recycled carbon fiber with a thermoplastic resin system and an aramid puncture-resistant layer for identical weight, strength and stiffness properties to non-recycled products.
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Polestar announces production plans for natural composites-intensive BEV
The Precept battery electric vehicle, developed by Volvo’s Polestar brand, is said to feature Bcomp interior and exterior flax fiber composite panels.
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Hypetex, SHD offer colored carbon fiber prepreg solutions
The partnership will supply Hypetex-colored fabrics with SHD’s MTC500 series epoxy resin systems, enabling visual component finishes and the potential for weight and cost savings.
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Avient launches reSound R recycled content portfolios
Formerly PolyOne, Avient expands the range of sustainable solutions with its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyamide and polycarbonate portfolios.
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