Wind/Energy
Report forecasts record U.S. wind turbine installations for 2022
Demand for carbon fiber increases as decarbonization pushes transition to larger turbines, increased offshore market share more quickly than expected.
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TPI Composites announces third quarter 2021 earnings
Independent composite wind blade manufacturer continues to navigate short- and long-term headwinds in the wind industry, with new lines in China for Vestas and a secured $600 strategic investment.
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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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NREL explores novel manufacturing approach for next-generation wind turbine blades
3D printing of thermoplastic blades enables thermal welding and improves recyclability, offering the potential to reduce turbine blade weight and cost by at least 10%, and production cycle time by 15%.
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Designing for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
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Siemens Gamesa set to develop offshore wind turbine blade facility in the U.S.
Facility will perform the finishing of Siemens Gamesa Offshore IntegralBlades and intends to support Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project.
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CAMX 2021 Show Daily highlights composite technology innovations
As the CAMX media sponsor, CompositesWorld reported on several new or improved developments on display, from CAMX Award and ACE Award winners, to the keynote speaker and interesting technologies.
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Mikrosam celebrates commissioning of world's largest production line for CNG and hydrogen tanks
Turnkey project integrates four filament winding machines, two large ovens and multiple robotic lines and buffering stations to produce 60,000 tanks per year.
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Shanghai Electric launches 11-MW, direct-drive offshore turbine with 102-meter blades using carbon fiber
Able to withstand high temperatures, earthquakes and typhoons, the SEW11.0-208 platform mark another breakthrough, in addition to the launched S120, S89 and S90 composite wind blades.
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Vestas selected to supply turbines for offshore wind project
Vestas will supply 138 V236-15.0 MW turbines for Empire Offshore Wind’s 2.1 GW offshore wind projects, which are located 15-30 miles off the coast of Long Island, New York, U.S.
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