Wind/Energy
4M demonstrates large-diameter carbon fiber production
4M Carbon Fiber, working with textile-grade polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor producer Dralon GbmH, has used its plasma oxidation technology to manufacture large-diameter carbon fiber.
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Gurit signs two-year kitting supply agreement with Chinese wind blade manufacturer
Gurit says the agreement is part of its strategic plan to extend its kitting and core material services into the Chinese domestic market.
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Developing new solutions for noise, vibration and harshness
Several recent IACMI partner projects focus on technology innovation related to challenges in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in vehicle design.
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National Composites Centre leads dismantlable joints research
Adhesive additive technology is reported to make composite parts easier to dismantle, maintain and recycle.
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People in Composites: April 2020
Chromaflo, Gurit and SGL Carbon SE announce new hires and retirements in the composites industry.
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Report says more than 77,000 on-site workers are needed for growing wind industry
The Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation report that more workers are needed to deliver offshore wind installations between 2020-2024.
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CSIRO: Developing higher-quality, higher-strength, lower-cost carbon fibers
SIROPAN precursor aims for >20% increase in carbon fiber properties with increased control via RAFT polymerization, FLOW processing and novel metrology.
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Spirit AeroSystems to power Wichita facility with wind energy
The company’s 12.8 million-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility will be converted to Kansas wind-generated electricity.
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LM Wind Power to close Little Rock wind blade plant
Production to consolidate in North Dakota facility as industry moves toward bigger blades.
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Composites Index contracts as COVID-19 disrupts economy
March 2020 Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.
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