Sustainability
ELG Carbon Fibre contributes recycled carbon fiber for racing boat
ELG has partnered with INEOS Team UK to incorporate recycled composite materials into the A375 racing boat.
Read MoreVirgin Hyperloop One presents technology to U.S. Congress
Virgin Hyperloop One working to grow roster of state and federal partners who support certification and regulatory investment in hyperloop.
WatchDuPont becomes independent company
DuPont has announced its debut as an independent company following the successful separation of its Agriculture Division through the spin-off of Corteva Inc.
Read MoreAcrylonitrile from biomass scales up
Affordable, sustainable, efficient manufacture of biomass-based acrylonitrile — the primary feedstock of carbon fiber production — is leaving the lab and entering the real world.
Read MoreCutting the cost and time of tooling for composites
New 360 material achieves CFRP/Invar tool performance with less investment.
Read MoreThe future of composites: The next generation
Columnist Dale Brosius reflects on what professional societies like SPE and SAMPE are doing to engage the next generation of composites leaders.
Read MoreThermoplastic primary aerostructures take another step forward
Employing new manufacturing techniques and the design freedom they create, GKN Fokker has joined forces with Gulfstream to assess thermoplastic composites for primary aircraft structures.
Read MoreVolvo's autonomous Vera transport vehicle uses composites
Cabless, fully electric development vehicle heralds future for short-distance autonomous transport.
WatchNatural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?
Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.
Read MoreFRP pultrusions replace wood for structural applications
Unlike wood, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is unaffected by salt spray, moisture or prolonged immersion in water, making it a good material choice for structural applications in harsh environments.
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