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HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite presents an alternative to aluminum for space applications
Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 demonstrated retention of 96% mechanical performance with exposure to five million rads of gamma radiation.
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BASF, Toyota collaborate for 2021 Sienna lightweighting
The 2021 Toyota Sienna features third row free-standing seatbacks and a 30% weight reduction with BASF’s 35% glass-reinforced polyamide PA6 grade Ultramid.
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Boeing recognized for Sustainability Leadership Award
Breakthrough recycling of excess aerospace carbon fiber diverts up to 1 million pounds of waste company-wide.
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Cincinnati Inc., Multiax America partner for 3D printing turnkey
The turnkey solution is said to enable both companies to expand their customer bases, and provide needed additive production systems solutions.
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Volta Trucks incorporates Bcomp’s natural fiber technologies in automotive application
Bcomp’s natural flax fibers and bio-based resin derived from rapeseed oil ensures sustainability, safety and significant weight savings.
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Composites feature in Altair’s 8th Annual Enlighten Awards
Recognized jointly with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), winners represent the world’s best initiatives to reduce vehicle weight and meet emissions targets.
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Triumph Group sells composites operations
The company transferred over its aerospace structures composites locations over to Arlington Capital Partners.
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Novo Navis develops process to manufacture 3D woven, machinable carbon fiber
The ability to create solid blocks of woven carbon fiber presents the opportunity to create complex load bearing structures for aerospace applications.
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Boom Supersonic, Rolls-Royce collaborate on Overture aircraft engine
The agreement aims to identify a propulsion system complementary to the supersonic aircraft.
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Rize presents Rizium glass fiber material for 3D printing
Based on an olefin matrix, Rizium glass fiber composites are suitable for full color parts, is GREENGUARD certified for low emissions and supports complex geometries.
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Teijin Carbon Europe, UK NCC strengthen carbon fiber partnership
As a Tier 2 partner, Teijin Carbon Europe plans to provide carbon fiber non-crimp fabrics, thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials.
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AeroFurnace consortium develops composite thermal insulation
According to consortium partners, SGL Carbon, ZAE Bayern and FCT Systeme, up to 40% of the required process energy for high-temperature furnaces can be saved.
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