Sustainability
Toyota and Hino agree to develop heavy-duty fuel cell truck using composite storage tanks
Type IV tanks will help provide 600-kilometer range and meet commercial vehicle requirements
Read MoreRevolutionizing the composites cost paradigm, Part 1: Feedstock
Highly-aligned, short-fiber Tailorable Universal Feedstock for Forming achieves aerospace properties, metal-like formability in zero-waste, fiber-to-parts pilot plant.
WatchEngel launches forming and functionalization of organic sheets
Production cell demonstrates the forming and functionalization of organic sheets and unidirectional tapes in one injection molding step.
Read MoreEconCore evolves thermoplastic, recycled honeycomb core materials
EconCore’s latest research is focused on high-performance honeycombs and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) honeycomb technology.
Read MoreSustainability matters: Now, not just in the future
Public opinion on plastics will sharpen the focus on sustainability in composites manufacturing.
Read MoreATL Composites celebrates 40-year anniversary
Looking ahead, the Australia-based company to translate its marine composites experience into new markets.
Read MoreAWEA: U.S. offshore wind poised for exponential growth
According to a report from the American Wind Energy Association, 20,000-30,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity will be operational by 2030 in the U.S.
Read MoreDSM, SABIC, UPM Biofuels create bio-based Dyneema
The partners are transitioning HMPE Dyneema fiber to a plant-based feedstock without sacrificing product performance.
Read MoreAutomotive roadmap outlines steps for future mobility solutions
The American Chemistry Council’s updated roadmap suggests ways for the composites industry to collaborate for future opportunities.
Read MoreDaher composite-metal winglets enhance performance of new Gulfstream G-700 large-cabin bizjet
The winglets are manufactured at the Daher factory in Tarbes, France and assembled into the aircraft at the Gulfstream’s Savannah plant.
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