Sustainability

Recycling

ELG Carbon Fibre, Aerocircular N.V. develop closed-loop recycling for EoL aircraft

The initiative estimates that only one-tenth of the energy typically required when producing virgin carbon fiber will be used.

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GE, COBOD, LafargeHolcim enable taller wind turbines with 3D-printed concrete base

3D-printed bases can be printed on-site and will enable production of wind turbines up to 200 meters in height.

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Carbon Fibers

Mitsubishi Chemical plans to acquire European carbon fiber recycling companies

Plans to acquire German companies CFK and carboNXT will further MCC’s recycling initiative in the carbon fiber composites industry.

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Sustainability

Vestas wins 50 MW order for largest Vietnam intertidal wind project

Vestas is supplying and supervising installation of 13 wind turbines made of composites, with the third quarter of 2021 the expected completion date.

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Sustainability

Rize debuts RIZE 2XC, adaptive workplace 3D printer

In addition to meeting supply chain flexibility, the desktop composite 3D printer offers a safe and sustainable materials portfolio.

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Sustainability

More efficient reusable vacuum bags

SWORL Inc. is featuring new accessory products to facilitate bag production, vacuum sealing, removal and reinstallation of its reusable vacuum bags. 

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NASA announces new James Webb Space Telescope target launch date

The observatory is expected to launch Oct. 31, 2021, a change resulting from technical challenges and the impact of the pandemic.

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Sustainability

Keynote selected for SPE Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition 2020 virtual event

SPE ACCE, the virtual-only event occurring Sept. 9-11, 2020, announces Jose Chirino of Lanxess Corp. as its first keynote speaker. 

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Bye Aerospace closes $10 million in funding

The investments have enabled the company to work on Serial #001, the first production-conforming prototype of its two-seat eFlyer 2 aircraft.

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Sustainability

Off-the-shelf environmental control for part repair

Through an agreement with Cornerstone Research Group, Heatcon Inc. is offering Deployable Isolation Repair Technology (DIRT Bag) products.

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