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Microwave heating for more sustainable carbon fiber
Skeptics say it won’t work — Osaka-based Microwave Chemical Co. says it already has — and continues to advance its simulation-based technology to slash energy use and emissions in manufacturing.
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Alauda Aeronautics debuts crewed flying race car
In a fusion of UAM and motorsport, the composite Airspeeder Mk4 is designed to set the bar for performance and technology for the Airspeeder Racing Championship in 2024.
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CW Top Shops 2022: Recognizing composites industry leaders
The highest-performing facilities from the 2022 CW Top Shops benchmarking survey share insights about business growth, overcoming labor shortages, sustainability best practices and more.
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Pyromeral mineral composites demonstrate resistance to thermal runaway
PyroKarb, a carbon fiber-reinforced glass-ceramic, has been demonstrated to withstand the high temperatures of open flame during a thermal runaway event in eVTOL batteries with little to no damage.
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TU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
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Joby begins final assembly of company-conforming aircraft
California-built eVTOL aircraft tests Joby’s matured quality management system in preparation for FAA type and production certifications.
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Siemens Gamesa to establish offshore wind turbine nacelle facility in New York
Second U.S. facility and several new supplier facilities are intended to build economic, employment and environmental sustainability in the U.S.
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse features Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels
The 19-inch, five-spoke Dark Horse wheels feature signature blue carbon fiber detailing, keeping with the blue accents throughout the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
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Glass Fibre Europe publishes updated continuous filament GFRP life cycle assessment
An update to 2010 and 2015 data indicates that the European industry has reduced GHGs and primary energy consumed for continuous filament glass fiber and increased the circular economy.
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Fabrum supplies lightweight composite LH2 tanks for aviation, launches consortium with Airbus, other partners
New Zealand company works with FSE, GKN Aerospace to test LH2 storage and delivery system, advances zero emissions flight via Hydrogen Consortium and $23 million Series A funding.
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