Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

MingYang completes 20-MW offshore wind turbine installation

The MySE18.X-20MW, located in China, becomes the largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine on the market.

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Sustainability

U.K. composite experts join SCALE-UP project supporting net-zero automotive tech

Advanced Propulsion Centre funding backs JLR, Helicoid, iCOMAT, Lineat Composites and others as they accelerate the growth of the U.K. automotive composite supply chain.

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon carbon fiber enables German road bridge milestone

A 64-meter road bridge installed with carbon fiber reinforcement is said to feature a first in modern European bridge construction, in addition to reducing construction costs and CO2 emissions.

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Pressure Vessels

Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels

Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.

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Recycling

VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies

Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.

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Recycling

Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development

At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies. 

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Automotive

AOC introduces UV-Resistant Automotive System for SMC parts

AOC’s novel formulation, tested in the lab and in real-world environments, delivers a deep black, molded-in color that resists fading and offers high scratch resistance.

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Aerospace

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

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Aerospace

The Gill Corp. announces hybrid laminate for aircraft cargo flooring

Gillfab F433F is a fiberglass-reinforced epoxy laminate with aluminum bonded faces, offering enhanced durability, fire resistance and strength.

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Hydrogen Storage

CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options

The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.

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Aerospace

SOLIFLY project proves viability of composite multifunctional energy storage within aircraft structures

Clean Sky 2 demonstrates key integration aspects of multifunctional structural batteries for electrified aircraft lightweighting, paving the way for further maturation in follow-on projects.

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Automotive

AOC rPET resins enable Quantum Mouldings composite pop-top camper van roofs 

Feedstock-based resin formulations and high-quality Büfa gelcoats support flexible, durable and more sustainable automotive part processing.

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