Carbon Fibers

Carbon Fibers 29 Mar 2023

Toray announces growth, investment in carbon fiber composite materials

As part of its 2023-2025 management strategy, Toray projects 42% growth for pressure vessels, 30% growth in carbon fiber composite materials revenue and a doubling of capital investment.

Wind/Energy 27 Mar 2023

Hi-DEN project targets novel high-pressure hydrogen storage innovations

Carbon ThreeSixty, alongside partners Antich & Sons and Viritech, will manufacture, integrate and demonstrate a volumetrically efficient composite hydrogen system for land transport, short-haul aerospace.

Carbon Fibers 27 Mar 2023

Carbon Mobile, SABIC to develop, deploy advanced carbon fiber in connected devices

Collaboration aims to deliver the next generation of thinner, lighter, stronger and more sustainable composite materials used in consumer electronics and automotive industries.

Automotive 27 Mar 2023

Composites Evolution selected as material supplier for ‘67 Mustang

The ‘67 vintage vehicle by Charge Cars features Composites Evolution’s novel Evopreg carbon fiber prepreg, specially made for the Mustang’s bodyshell to meet customer specifications.

Epoxies 26 Mar 2023

Hexcel opens new R&T center in Salt Lake City

Hexcel’s new 100,000-square-foot Center of Research & Technology Excellence at its Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., campus, will be the focus of the company’s innovation efforts.

Thermoplastics 24 Mar 2023

Re:Build Manufacturing launches novel cost estimating tool

End users are able to generate continuous CFRTP materials quotes within minutes for real-time price estimation.

Additive Manufacturing 22 Mar 2023

Jabil, KAV Sports deliver customized composite bike helmets

Innovative materials science and 3D printing collaboration meets stringent criteria, enables mass customization for consumers.

Carbon Fibers 22 Mar 2023

SABIC debuts EN45545 rail-compliant, fiber-reinforced compound

LNP Thermocomp AM DC0041XA51 offers the rail industry a solution that can be used for on-demand printing of large, complex exterior and interior parts in relatively small build numbers.

Carbon Fibers 21 Mar 2023

Demonstrating functionalized, cost-effective composites using additive extrusion

Hybrid thermoset/thermoplastic composite part with 3D-printed functionalization demonstrates technology possibilities and EmpowerAX open platform offering expertise from members throughout the process chain.

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Carbon Fibers 20 Mar 2023

Lamborghini developments highlight continued focus on composites

The Lamborghini, the purveyor of superb sportscars, has long been involved in composites, but has noted an increase in the lightweight materials’ application.