Trends
Decommissioned wind turbine blades used for cement co-processing
An initiative to recycle wind turbine blades includes the use of recycled glass fiber composites for cement manufacturing, replacing raw material and saving energy.
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Composites-focused engineering, simulation services company launches in Germany
Simutence GmbH, a company started by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology graduates, offers custom simulation methods to composites manufacturers across end markets.
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Auto industry explores engineering thermoplastic performance improvements
Polyamides, carbon fiber prominent at 2019 SPE AutoEPCON.
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AeroVironment acquires Pulse Aerospace
Pulse Aerospace LLC expands AeroVironment's development capabilities for small vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
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Advancing multifunctional composite wings and fuselage structures
Flexible printed circuits and the Advanced Concepts for Aero‑Structures with Integrated Antennas and Sensors (ACASIAS) consortium.
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Anisoprint launches basalt fiber for continuous-fiber 3D printing
The material is said to be 15 times stronger than plastic, five times lighter than steel and 1.5 times stronger and lighter than aluminum.
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SAMPE 2019: The highlights
CompositesWorld was at SAMPE 2019 and offers a summary of highlights from the show and conference.
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TU Delft, KLM develop sustainable, long-distance aircraft
The “Flying-V” is designed for more efficient long-distance flight, incorporating an aerodynamic “v” shape.
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Carbon fiber composite Mars rover chassis under development
Swiss engineering company Scheurer Swiss GmbH is developing the part along with partner RUAG Space.
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Daher acquires KVE Composites Group
The acquisition is intended to extend Daher’s thermoplastic composites capabilities for structural aircraft components.
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