Carbon Fibers
Carbon fiber chassis halves weight of Krone Big X forage harvester
IFW and partners are developing and testing a CFRP chassis for agricultural vehicles, enabling new design possibilities, enhanced torsional stiffness and 50% less weight.
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Asahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries
Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.
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Rock West Composites completes composites-intensive EOI Space telescope structure
Delivery of mirror mountings and stress-free module support meets LEO constellation optical payload requirements within six-month design, analysis and fabrication schedule.
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KraussMaffei and partners develop sustainable, safe and stylish children’s bike
The Lion Bike is a German-made, injection molded bicycle with 40% recycled carbon fibers with zero scrap and enabling 67% lower CO2 emissions during production.
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Aimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization
Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions.
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Hybrid process marries continuous, discontinuous composites design
9T Labs and Purdue applied Additive Fusion Technology to engineer a performance- and cost-competitive aircraft bin pin bracket made from compression-molded continuous and discontinuous CFRTP.
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Complex recycled CFRTP parts demonstrate discontinuous fiber advantages
CAMX 2023: herone GmbH is showcasing a set of tubes, shafts and profiles, all of which demonstrate the feasibility of rCF discontinuous fibers molded into complex thermoplastic composite parts.
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BMComposites confirms second Linx 30 catamaran build
New order adds to the reliability of the foil-assisted, beach landing, carbon fiber superyacht tender, with a 40-foot Linx model and an electric version in the works.
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KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement
To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.
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Modular drill platform assists with composite drilling
CAMX 2023: The KenTip FS Modular Drill platform from Kennametal can help maximize efficiency with straight-bodied flutes, ultra-high polished chip flutes and smart wrench insertion.
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