Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

AZL Aachen completes hydrogen tank R&D project

Final report delivery by AZL and partners provides a deep dive into design and production trends, findings and other insights related to the development of thermoset and thermoplastic pressure vessels.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Metal-composite connector supports direct joining to steel pipes

FAUSST weldable hybrid fabric by Hyconnect GmbH makes it possible to join metal-composite joints with reduced risk and labor.

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Sensors

MoistTech Corp. introduces IR3000 moisture sensors

Near infrared (NIR) sensors deliver precision moisture control and reliable moisture analysis for natural fibers, synthetic fibers and blended fabrics.

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Wind/Energy

Toray to install pilot facility for all-carbon CO2 separation membrane mass production

In leveraging the facility, Toray looks to upscale prototypes and conduct demonstration tests, working with biogas, natural gas production development companies and other partners to accelerate efforts toward practical application.  

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Recycling

Nlcomp, Composite Recycling reveal results for rComposite recyclability

Testing results after recycling of nlcomp’s thermoplastic composite using Composite Recycling’s thermolysis-based process validates each technology’s potential for high-value composite output.

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Trends

Breton companies launch recyclable hydrofoil design project

Development and testing of recyclable, thermoplastic composite hydrofoil structures in Foil Infinity are expected to equip offshore racing yachts by 2030 and potentially even aircraft in the future.

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People in composites: December 2024

Lockheed Martin, Building Composites LLC, Gurit, BYK, Dieffenbacher, Vartega, the UT Research Foundation and OSG USA spotlight new hires, member additions or award honorees.

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ADNOC takeover offer for Covestro is successful

ADNOC International, now XRG, achieves total of 91.3% after additional acceptance period.

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Recycling

Trends fueling the composites recycling movement

Various recycling methods are being considered for composites, from novel dismantling and processing, to building capacity and demonstrating secondary use applications.  

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Marine

Diab expands buoyancy services through SCS acquisition

Global composite subsea buoyancy services are strengthened and broadened with Subsea Composite Solutions’ expertise.

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Recycling

Research shows feasting fungi could shake up carbon fiber recycling

Recovered benzoic acid from CFRP matrix breakdown can be “consumed” by genetically modified fungi, enabling high-value reclamation of both the fiber and the matrix.

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SPE ACCE 2025 issues call for papers, sponsors and exhibitors

Submit a paper or technical presentation, or become a sponsor and/or exhibitor for SPE ACCE 2025, celebrating its 25 years Sept. 3-5 in Novi, Michigan.

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