Carbon Fibers
SGL Carbon annual report reviews 2024 fiscal year
Released report suggests that business development in 2024 was in line with original guidance, with weaker momentum in sales markets expected for 2025.
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Microvascular channel-forming technique optimizes self-healing, thermal management implementation
Several patents by the University of Cukurova highlight a novel method for more easily forming microvascular channels in composite structures, opening the path for self-repair capabilities in a variety of industry applications.
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University researchers achieve recyclable CFRP via covalently adaptive epoxy resin
Modified carbon fibers and epoxies with a dithioacetal covalent adaptive network enables the composite to undergo structural rearrangement at elevated temperatures, achieve improved interfacial bonding.
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Airbus Helicopters introduces light twin H140 with 2028 EIC
Larger, quieter rotorcraft offering is backed by H135 and Bluecopter program know-how, featuring several optimized elements and just as many composite features.
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Hera Group inaugurates FIB3R recycling plant in Italy
Industrial-scale facility is expected to produce 160 tonnes of rCF/year through pyro-gasification process, supported by cross-sector partners like Leonardo and Angeloni.
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Carbon fiber’s changing global landscape
The demand for carbon fiber is evolving and several key factors are shaping the market’s rapid transformation.
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to include sustainable carbon fiber for 2025 Formula 1 season
F1 team has taken first steps to qualify and apply sustainable composites into its W16 race car with help and innovation from industry partners and the FIA.
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Levante, ACS Srl begin R&D project for rCF solar panel delivery
Use of recycled carbon fiber and bioresins aim to reshape the future of photovoltaic energy and mobility.
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Angeloni, Herambiente to create closed-loop rCF system, accelerate recycling research
Herambiente recycling facility in Italy and Angeloni’s composites expertise will build a circular system between customer, manufacturer and recycler and further explore rCF opportunities.
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McLaren develops aerospace-inspired ART method for volume composite super car engineering
Automated rapid tape (ART) technique, already deployed at the MCTC and to be used for future McLaren models, is capable of producing lighter, stiffer and stronger carbon fiber structures with less waste.
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