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Recycling

Borealis fiberglass PP with 65% PCR applied in landmark automotive project

Together with Plastivaloire and Stellantis, the new Peugeot 3008’s center console structure is being produced with Borealis’ Borcycle M GD3600SY material grade.

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Thermoplastics

ITHEC 2024 keynotes feature Boeing, HiCAM and large-scale adoption of thermoplastics

Keynotes for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites on Oct. 9-10, 2024 include Randall Wilkerson’s update on the Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing project as well as Toray’s progress toward large-scale adoption.  

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Natural Fibers

DITF, RBX Créations develops hemp-based pulp for filament-spun cellulose fibers

Partners present a complete process chain for the development of hemp-based fibers, yarns and fabrics using energy- and resource-saving processes.

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Wind/Energy

ACP announces 91% increase in U.S. clean energy capacity since 2023

American Clean Power Association latest findings indicate that 2024’s second quarter of solar, energy storage and wind additions will set the stage for a record year.

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Repair

Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

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Prepregs

Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range

Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.

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Aerospace

FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics

The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components. 

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Core

Composite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop

Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide. 

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Wind/Energy

U.S. approves Maryland offshore wind, finalizes EA for Maine project

BOEM has finalized its environmental review of East coast commercial wind energy leases, and the DOI approved its 10th offshore wind project in Maryland.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Shawmut acquires Fairystone Fabrics

Shawmut Infinite’s purchase of the warp-knitting supplier supports the company’s vision for a fully integrated textile and textile composite supply chain in North America. 

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