Carbon Fibers
Toray CFRP prepreg for aerospace demonstrates flame retardance, mechanical performance
Employed materials informatics technology established the swift development of a matrix resin with equivalent mechanical properties of aerospace materials, but a 35% lower heat release rate.
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The outlook for carbon fiber supply and demand
The picture painted at Carbon Fiber 2021 concerning the current supply and demand for carbon fiber indicates an in-flux, rapidly changing environment across a majority of end markets.
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Hexcel, Fairmat partnership aims to recycle carbon fiber prepregs
Cuttoffs generated by Hexcel’s European plants will be repurposed by the end of 2022 into high value-added products.
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Plant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.
ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.
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All-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber
RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.
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Dual-purpose, full-foiling yacht concept incorporates carbon fiber composites
A collaboration between Persico Marine, Pininfarina Nautical and Carkeek Design Partners is to develop a lightweight yacht that can transition between day sailing and regatta racing modes.
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Composite ring frame improves safety, cost for workhorse helicopter
Airbus Helicopters replaces aluminum primary structure with CFRP using multi-piece preform and single-shot infusion.
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Zoltek to expand global large-tow carbon fiber capacity in 2023
To meet wind market demands, the 6,000-MT capacity expansion at the company’s Mexico facility will add up to 35,000 MT total global production capacity.
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Anisoprint introduces industrial 3D printer, invites beta users
PROM IS 500, the company’s large industrial 3D printer to date, is capable of using both high-temperature polymers and fiber-reinforced composites, with adjustable manufacturing volumes and flexible fiber trajectories.
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Isotruss carbon fiber cell towers support global demand for 5G telecom rollout
Isotruss ramps up development of composite lattice cell towers which are twelve times stronger than steel towers, 1/12 their weight and reduce carbon emissions by 70%.
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