Carbon Fibers
Strohm thermoplastic composite pipes receive DNV certification, reported to have low carbon footprint
Strohm and Evonik’s carbon fiber/PA12 pipes are now fit to use for hydrocarbons transport. A lifecycle report also found the TCP pipes to have a 60% lower carbon footprint than an equivalent carbon steel pipeline.
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CFRP breakdown poles designed for lightweight, long-lasting use in marine applications
Shellback Canvas LLC wanted to develop a cost-effective alternative to prepreg poles for its canvas boat awnings. The resulting Blacksticks comprise compression-molded carbon fiber braid and epoxy in a unique process.
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Swissplast Group to produce large-scale 3D-printed components via hybrid LFAM machine
Developed between CMS Advanced Materials Technology and the Fraunhofer Institute, the additive technology produces thermoplastic granulates reinforced with carbon or glass fiber.
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IsoTruss completes $4.5 million Series A funding round
Funding accelerates carbon fiber cell tower rollout, targeting industries including telecom infrastructure, aerospace, civil infrastructure, energy and construction for further growth.
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Biomimicry braiding for load-bearing slender FRP node structures
An interdisciplinary research team has developed a spatially branched, carbon fiber-reinforced, high load-bearing supporting node for consideration in building and construction.
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Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback
Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.
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Carbon Revolution meets automotive market demand with lightweight carbon fiber wheels
Twenty-three-inch and 24-inch carbon fiber wheel offerings meet growing EV SUV and truck load requirements with 45% weight savings comparable to aluminum wheels.
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Will the Airbus-CFM H2 flight demonstrator use metal or composite tanks?
The Airbus A380 testbed will fly in 2026 with four 100-kilogram liquid hydrogen tanks — metal and composites are being developed via Airbus ZEROe Development Centres — with multiple other programs to develop composite H2 tanks for civil aviation that were begun in 2021.
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Stratasys produces 500 3D-printed parts for the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt sports car
Numerous 3D-printed composite mounting brackets, exterior components and a solid firewall sandwich core bring 1960s-style supercar automaking into the 21st century.
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CF3D technology developments for continuous fiber AM applications
Studies conducted by Continuous Composites, Lockheed Martin and the Air Force Research Laboratory advance aerospace applications of continuous fiber additive manufacturing.
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