Carbon Fibers
BBG presents self-closing HP-RTM molds for CFRP compact hydrogen tank production
The autonomous concept, sufficient for series production, enables lower investment costs. Up to 15 cylinders can be produced simultaneously per operation.
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GeoTree Solutions to distribute Owens Corning CFRP rebar
GeoTree Solutions is now a licensed distributor of Owens Corning’s Aslan 200 carbon fiber polymer reinforcement bars.
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Jiangsu Hansu launches high-performance UD composite tapes
Continuous carbon fibers incorporate SABIC’s ULTEM powder, which increase high-performance and potential for aerospace applications.
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Vega VV16 rocket launches with Bercella composites dispenser structure onboard
The CFRP dispenser structure, developed for the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS), was successfully launched for the European Space Agency.
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Cimarron Composites to supply Shell with hydrogen gas transport modules
Composite cylinders at 517 bar and 2,000 liters will enable 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen gas to be transported between fueling stations on 40-foot-long trailers.
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3D printing CFRP molds for RTM flaperon, exoskeletons and more
The Chair of Carbon Composites at TU Munich is advancing composite additive manufacturing via large-scale extrusion, continuous fiber printing, integrating heating into tools and more.
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Designing the ultimate stand-up fishing kayak
Apex Watercraft’s new Tyr carbon fiber/epoxy prototype reimagines the typical kayak design and promises the highest performance possible.
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Correction: First CFRP fuselage in Mexico was Stela-M1 trainer
Aeromarmi built an all-composite fuselage before RHEM Composites.
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Researchers introduce capillary-driven method for continuous fiber 3D printing
The LITA 3D printing system from the University of Delaware shows potential for in situ cure for high-performance carbon fiber composite parts.
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Kraibon elastomer improves adhesion and composite material properties
Gummiwerk KRAIBURG’s elastomer product protects against impact, directly adheres to materials, improves damping properties and more.
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