Carbon Fibers
GM's third Corvette model to feature Carbon Revolution wheels
One-piece carbon fiber wheels work around the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s complex load paths, exceeding GM’s weight, durability, strength and aesthetic standards.
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Carbon fiber, bionic design achieve peak performance in race-ready production vehicle
Porsche worked with Action Composites to design and manufacture an innovative carbon fiber safety cage option to lightweight one of its series race vehicles, built in a one-shot compression molding process.
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GKN Aerospace commits to Airbus SusWingS program
Program will focus on sustainable, next-gen wing solutions, including in wing design and manufacturing and advancements in carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials.
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Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch
Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.
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Wheelchair racing glove demands met by CRP USA composites
The strength, durability and light weight characteristics of 3D printed Windform XT 2.0 athletic gear facilitates Paralympics Gold Medalist Tatyana McFadden’s enhanced agility and comfort.
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Thermolysis rCF pellets meet high-stress environment application needs
Test 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.
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Toray, Elevated Materials repurpose carbon fiber prepreg waste
MOU advances efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources and decrease pollution through upcycling of Toray’s composite material scrap.
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Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.
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Commingled yarn solutions provide flexible thermoplastic prepregs
CAMX 2024: Concordia Engineered Fibers presents customizable commingled yarn solutions, including environmentally friendly options.
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Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China
An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.
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