Carbon Fibers
HG Grimme CNC centers reduce ACE CFRP postprocessing setup
The switch to HG machining centers for the milling of automotive CFRP parts and structural components cuts setup time down from 40-45% to 2-3% and protects against dust generation.
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Team Kratos invites sponsorship for electric tractive system innovation
The nationally ranked Indian Formula Student team is seeking industry sponsorship to develop and implement an advanced tractive system for its upcoming composites-intensive electric race car.
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Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers
From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.
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Aerospace prepregs with braided reinforcement demonstrate improved production rates, cost
A recent time study compares the layup of a wing spar using prepreg with A&P’s TX-45 continuous braided reinforcement versus traditional twill woven prepreg.
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Fraunhofer EMI develops local pyrolysis method to reclaim continuous carbon fiber
High-power laser is used for controlled “unwinding” of thermoset composites without damaging the fibers or adversely affecting their mechanical properties, making it highly useful for recycling wound structures.
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Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites
Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant composite products
Aramid and carbon fibers will now be accompanied by Circularise’s supply chain traceability system, aligning with Europe’s ESPR environmental regulation.
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Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement
Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.
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JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
California startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
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