Carbon Fibers

Trends 24 Oct 2023

DITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.

Carbon Fibers 20 Oct 2023

Apply Carbon establishes mass recycled carbon fiber production facility

Apply Carbon has completed the commission of a fully automated production plant for recycled carbon fibers, with an estimated capacity of 4,000 metric tons.

Consumer 20 Oct 2023

BMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats

Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.

Carbon Fibers 19 Oct 2023

Recycled carbon veil designed to close carbon fiber lifecycle loop

CAMX 2023: Technical Fibre Products’ new nonwoven veil can be reused in composites, effectively closing the loop and providing a viable route for the recycling of fibers.

Carbon Fibers 19 Oct 2023

Evonik showcases chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK filament

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

Marine 16 Oct 2023

Sicomin epoxy resins power Candela composite boat construction

Candela’s zero-emission P-12 foiling passenger shuttle offers low vessel weight, higher journey frequency with its carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy fabrication.

Space 12 Oct 2023

Composite molding compound replaces Invar for lightweight small satellite structures

Patz Materials and Technologies and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory developed a new monolithic optics housing with 80% less weight, near-zero CTE and the high-volume manufacturing required for commercial space.

Carbon Fibers 6 Oct 2023

Toray boosts European carbon fiber production capacity

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. facility in France will increase to an annual production of 6,000 metric tons of medium and high modulus carbon fiber tows.

Automotive 5 Oct 2023

Purdue researchers develop new type of intelligent architected materials

Phase transforming cellular materials (PXCM) exhibit intelligent responses to external forces and stimuli, can dissipate energy to avoid damage and are being developed for transportation, military and other applications that can use composites.

Wind/Energy 2 Oct 2023

Hexagon Purus opens new composite H2 cylinder manufacturing hub in Kassel, Germany

Third new manufacturing facility for Hexagon Purus this year and second dedicated to carbon fiber-reinforced composite pressure vessels for H2 storage.