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Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly
Ginger Gardiner | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞMORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.
Sustainability: The smart entry point into composites for investors
Going green or finding methods to resolve EOL composites recycling has quickly given rise to a wave of entrepreneurial activity — one that has piqued the interest of investors globally.
Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)
Stewart MitchellComposites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.
Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling
Hannah Mason | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞThermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable.” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem.
Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms
Stewart MitchellMET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.
Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype
Hannah Mason | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞLiux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.
Recycling processes/materials in the news
Uplift360, Leonardo partnership turns EOL composite rotor blade into prototype drone arm
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingChemR process successfully repurposes carbon fibers into a structural component, turning waste into a more secure, domestic resource for the U.K.
FlexCyle project targets TPC waste recovery, repurposing at same site
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingLed by the Brightland Materials Center, consortium members are developing a flexible process chain, demonstrated via battery casings and wind blades, to repurpose waste directly where it is generated.
Belgium-Netherlands event brings together industry leader insight on TPC, FRP recycling
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingSave the date for this free cross-border, expert-driven event by Agoria, Sirris and Brightland Materials Center on Nov. 12 in Belgium.
Aimplas to host third international plastics recycling seminar, PLASREC
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingThe event is a forum for dialogue between industry, tech centers, associations and public authorities, with the aim of promoting practical solutions to the challenges of plastics and composites recycling.
Illinois researchers derive useful polymer matrix upcycling through electrolysis strategy
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCANS dynamic network process has proven the ability to chemically relink carbon-hydrogen bond sites on the main structure of the polymer chain, refunctionalizing thermoset matrix byproducts from CFRP waste.
SGL Carbon and Carbon Cleanup form autocomposite recycling partnership
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingAn AI-supported collection system, recycling program and CARB-E tech, already demonstrating CO2 part reduction in early automotive applications, are building recycling scalability.
Nova Carbon, Grand Large Yachting to integrate rCF into shipbuilding
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingStrategic partnership aims to reduce the environmental impact of luxury yacht construction by integrating Nova Carbon rCF into the boatbuilder’s manufacturing processes.
BladeBridge repurposes Energia Group decommissioned wind blade into practical site amenity
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCollaborative effort turns EOL blade into a rest area and memorial along the Meenadreen Wind Farm’s Leghowney Loop trail, blending sustainable design and functionality.
Holy Technologies secures €4.3 million to build autonomous factory for composite components
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingIts Hamburg facility, combining digital control and closed-loop recycling, is the company’s first step toward scaling its IFP autonomous systems.
REFRESH wind blade recycling data shows promising environmental benefits
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingInitial LCA processing carbon and glass fibers evaluates mechanical and thermal recycling methods, finds environmental reduction impact surpasses the impact associated with the recycling processes themselves.
Gen 2 Carbon, Americarb launch rCF strategy for clean energy
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCombined expertise unlocks novel applications for rCF in batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers and structural energy storage.
Babcock, Uplift360 to recycle composite parts from Typhoon aircraft
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingChemical recycling process will be explored for breaking down and repurposing Typhoon and other defense platforms, forming U.K. defense supply chain resiliency.
Gjenkraft to build pyrolysis-based commercial recycling plant
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingUp to $6 million in secured funding will address the company’s goals to turn wind blades into valuable second-use materials.
Swancor partners with Siemens Gamesa, RWE for large-scale RecyclableBlade implementation
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingFifty of the 100 wind blades installed on the Sofia offshore wind farm will feature recyclable epoxy resin, becoming a key flagship project representing RecyclableBlades at commercial scale.
Verretex, Ryse Energy confirm use of rGF textiles as drop-in wind blade materials
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingPilot trial at Ryse’s Spain facility required no alterations to production equipment or schedule when using the recycled glass fiber textile, with strength, stiffness and compliance targets achieved.
Twaron Next para-aramid fibers power Brunel Solar Team’s victory
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingThe Nuna 13 solar car’s 3,000-kilometer journey for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge competed with car tires comprising Teijin Aramid’s bio-based fiber reinforcement.
DITF launches €4.2 million recycling projects to advance fiber, textile circular economies
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingThe initiatives focus on creating industrial-scale processes for recycled high-performance fibers and transforming textile waste into high-quality yarns.
CARBOWAVE studies microwave and plasma-induced carbonization for carbon fiber production
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingThe European research consortium is holistically exploring the process’ improvement and commercialization for more energy-efficient, affordable materials manufacturing.
Recycling materials products
Portfolio expansion adds to rCF accessibility, applications
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Tennessee-based Carbon Fiber Recycling LLC grows its patented rCF offerings, extracting from post-industrial and EOL dry fiber, prepreg and cured composites.
Customized, performance-drive carbon fibers support thermoplastic compounding, engineered composites
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Barnet’s signature line of carbon fiber products, featuring oversized and chopped carbon fibers made from post-industrial recycled material, are engineered with versatility, high mechanical reinforcement and sustainability in mind.
Repurposed carbon fiber waste support closed-loop recycling goals
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Work with Carbon Fiber Conversions, a supplier and a strategic partner, to transform carbon fiber waste into a valuable resource, strengthening both business and sustainability credentials.
Low-CO2 recycled composite reduces environmental, economic footprint
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Fairmat exhibits FairPly, a scalable, versatile material engineered from cured CFRP chips that releases 90% less manufacturing emissions and can be incorporated with a variety of other virgin material systems.
Zero-waste, high-performance nonwovens
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Through a reclaiming and reengineering process, Endeavor Composites creates nonwoven preforms from unused carbon fiber waste, reducing costs and environmental impact while still meeting stringent design requirements.
Materi’act launches NAFILean Vision biocomposite
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingNAFILean materials family blends low-carbon recycled plastics and renewable post-consumer sources like hemp fibers to provide a sustainable, visually appealing solution for automotive parts.
Enhanced RCF thermoplastic compounding opportunities grow composites recycling breadth
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Vartega’s EasyFeed Bundles now come in a wider array of rCF solutions for thermoplastic compounding, in addition to offering joint product development programs and R&D trials.
Recycled continuous glass reinforcement, veils offer certified sustainability
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Superior Huntingdon Composites highlights its SCS Global-certified glass-reinforced continuous filament mat and surfacing veils, whether for lightweight strength and stiffness or flawless surface finish needs.
Wind blade recycling project presents objectives, progress
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingJEC World 2025: Six of the REFRESH project’s 11 partners are highlighting their efforts to build a circular and sustainable value chain for decommissioned GFRP wind blades.
Fiber processing solutions support global composites decarbonization
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingJEC World 2025: Comprehensive creels portfolio, Multi Stack Roll, DEECOM recycling system and other highlights demonstrate Cygnet Texkimp’s fiber handling expertise and sustainability support.
Italian greentech startup highlights rCF solar panels
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingJEC World 2025: Levante is attending JEC for the first time, demonstrating its composites engineering expertise through presentation of semi-rigid composite solar panels targeting mobility and outdoor applications.
Mallinda launches Vitrimax VHM resin for complete composites recyclability
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingVitrimax VHM enables “infinite” recyclability, self-healing and tunable properties, reducing manufacturing waste and supporting sustainability for high-performance industries.
PRF Composite Materials launches RP570 FR Reepreg
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingFire-retardant recycled carbon fiber nonwoven prepreg was developed with aircraft interior programs and other FST-focused applications in mind.
NonWoven365 offers nonwovens, paper solutions portfolio targeting CMC, high-temp applications
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingStuttgart-based company offers carbon, metal and ceramic fiber-based papers and nonwovens in various areal weights and thicknesses, engineered for high-temperature, sustainable application requirements.
AOC presents complete range of rPET-based resin formulations
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCzech Republic facility takes post-consumer waste and converts it into high-quality formulations, such as the Synolite 4600 and 1112-G series, for composites manufacturing.
Formosa Plastics, TTRI collaborate to create rCF thermoplastics
Jessica Pompili | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞNovel rCF-reinforced polycarbonate can be formed into complex shapes and recycled at its end of life.
Modular equipment achieve continuous, versatile composites processing
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCAMX 2024: IPCO highlights its novel precision scattering system designed to process recycled/reclaimed composite materials, as well as the multi-stage ThermoPress double-belt press.
Thermolysis rCF pellets meet high-stress environment application needs
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingTest results indicate that Thermolysis’ short fiber rCF pellets are comparable to or surpass virgin carbon fiber pellets in tensile and flexural strength, making them suitable for injection molding and 3D printing.