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CFRP tubes enable lightweight advanced fuel sensing gauges
Liquid Measurement Systems’ carbon fiber composite-based capacitance probes provide durable, corrosion-resistant fuel gauging for a variety of aircraft, including a newly launched onboard processing probe (OPP).
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Kite-based energy system aims for high-output, low-impact wind energy
Netherlands-based startup Kitepower’s Falcon airborne wind energy (AWE) system deploys a fiberglass-intensive kite to generate wind energy with a low ground footprint.
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Prefabricated composite panels, joining system ease catamaran construction
New Zealand-based G&T Marine reduces assembly and construction time with ATL Composites’ composite DuFLEX panels.
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Carbon fiber composite hydrofoils to enable “world’s fastest” electric ferry
The Candela P-12 Shuttle, set to launch in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023, will incorporate lightweight composites and automated manufacturing to combine speed, passenger comfort and energy efficiency.
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Vestas implements composites 3D printing to increase efficiency for blade alignment tools
A Markforged digital repository and multi-material 3D printers enable faster, more accurate and less costly manufacture of a variety of tools and blade components across Vestas sites.
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Data visibility increases efficiency, competitiveness for composite infrastructure solutions company
ClockSpring|NRI builds composite strengthening systems for pipes and civil structures, using Global Shop Solutions ERP software to help track and manage cost and production data.
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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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Athletic shoe developed with repurposed thermoplastic waste
Manufactured via a single-step molding process, Decathlon’s Traxium Compressor soccer cleats propel the sporting goods market toward more recyclable solutions.
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CFRP breakdown poles designed for lightweight, long-lasting use in marine applications
Shellback Canvas LLC wanted to develop a cost-effective alternative to prepreg poles for its canvas boat awnings. The resulting Blacksticks comprise compression-molded carbon fiber braid and epoxy in a unique process.
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Pultruded fiberglass rods enhance athletic training device
Jump Sticks, developed by Flexi-StiX LLC, combine pultruded fiberglass rods within a PVC tube to produce a semi-flexible but resistant training device for enhanced dynamic athletic training.
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