Wind/Energy
Composites Index trends lower yet still in growth mode
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index registered 56.6 in July, indicating that he US composites industry was experiencing modestly slower growth as compared to the first quarter of 2018.
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Distributed wind market surpasses 1 GW milestone
US distributed wind market has surpassed the 1 GW milestone with 81,000 turbines generating power across 50 states.
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Vestas to cease production at facility in León, Spain
The move was prompted by a decreasing demand for the 2 MW wind turbine platform in Europe.
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BriskHeat partners with AeroNed B.V. for hot bonder calibration and repair services in Europe
AeroNed B.V. is now authorized to calibrate and repair BriskHeat ACR hot bonders, which control the heat and vacuum for on-the-spot composite and metal bond repairs/cures.
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Haydale supplies graphene for Juno aircraft
Juno demonstrates the viability of graphene enhanced prepreg material for structural applications and the ability to manufacture components using traditional composite manufacturing methods.
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TPI and GE extend partnership
The two companies have agreed to extend their composite wind blade supply agreement in one of TPI’s Mexico plants by two years and add two new lines.
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IACMI announces collaborative smart composite pressure vessel project
The goal of the collaboration is to develop structurally predictable, low-cost smart composite pressure vessels (SCPVs) with integrated health-monitoring.
Read MoreComposites Index trending lower but still in growth mode
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index for June registered 56.5, indicating that the US composites industry was experiencing modestly slower growth compared to the preceding three months.
Read MoreLakes, rivers and the high seas: Boating’s influence on composites
We have the marine industry to thank for many of the advances seen in large-part composites fabrication.
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