Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Application

Graphene nanotubes enhance conductivity, performance of composite printing sleeves

Two customer projects demonstrate that small amounts of OCSiAl's TUBALL nanotubes can replace carbon black for fiberglass composite printing sleeves.

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Wind/Energy

AMRC, industrial partners develop Type IV hydrogen tank for long-haul vehicles

In the 12-month project, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has built prototype tanks and worked to build a secure U.K. supply chain.

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Desktop 3D printing companies MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merger

The new entity will maintain headquarters in New York, U.S. and the Netherlands, with respective CEOs serving as co-CEOs.

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Automotive

ESE carbon fiber wheels launch to aftermarket segment

The E2 wheels, built from a combination of tailored fiber placement preforming with resin transfer molding, are available for select vehicles after passing stringent lab and field testing.

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Welding

Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures

The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.

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Defense

Diamorph invests £6 million in growth of Gloucester, U.K. composites facility

Formerly known as Permali, the facility produces composite components for defense, Formula 1 and other industries. 

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Mass Transit

Ballard Power and Wisdom Motor Co. partner to accelerate adoption of fuel cell commercial vehicles

As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to introduce and demonstrate a double-decker fuel cell bus in Hong Kong this year.  

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Sustainability

DecomBlades consortium releases specifications for disposal of composite wind blades

The Product Disposal Specifications aim to help industrialize wind blade recycling, detailing materials and components of Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and LM Wind Power blades.

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Marine

RS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team

In response to demand for its newly launched composites intensive Pulse 63 electric RIB, the company announces continuing growth.

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ARX equity firm acquires carbon fiber product manufacturer Brebeck Composite

Czech Republic-based Brebeck specializes in carbon fiber parts and components for motorsport and automotive applications.

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Survey results indicate continuing supply chain concerns

A recent survey conducted by ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Gardner Intelligence of composites fabricators illuminates supply shortage, lead time and workforce issues.

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Infusion

Composite rotary milking platform evolves via process innovations

Infusion and LRTM-based processes and design enabled Waikato Milking Systems to bring a lighter, less labor-intensive platform to the global dairy market.

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