Carbon Fibers
TIADE research project to test blade add-ons for optimized wind turbine LCOE
New technologies and design methods for more efficient rotor operation such as spoilers, serrations, vortex generators and blade tip improvements will be applied to a full-scale, 130-meter-diameter turbine prototype.
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Global bicycle demand growth drives carbon fiber demand growth
With the number of imported bikes to the U.S. on the rise, experts are suggesting a 13.13% increase in the market for carbon fiber frames.
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Speeding RTM with heat-flux sensors
Clean Sky 2 INNOTOOL 4.0 project advances cure monitoring for larger and less costly lightweight landing gear made using composites.
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Axiom prepregs target pressure vessels
Axiom Materials has launched two new narrow prepreg products developed for use in pressure vessels to store compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen for e-mobility applications.
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Cobra International supports composite electric hydrofoil board evolution
Cobra continues to deliver materials, production process support, as well as manufacture Fliteboard’s carbon fiber Fliteboard Series 2 surfboards.
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Qarbon Aerospace selected to assemble LIFT’s eVTOL aircraft
Leveraging its composite capabilities, Qarbon will perform the complete system integration and assembly for the carbon fiber HEXA eVTOL aircraft.
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ESA and NASA validate Airbus Earth Return Orbiter design
Airbus and European suppliers prepare for production and assembly of the composites-intensive satellite to meet a 2025 delivery target date and 2026 launch.
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Easy-to-use kits enable infield repair of composite structures
Portable kit enables patch repairs using UV-cure glass fiber/vinyl ester or room-temp stored carbon fiber/epoxy prepregs and battery-powered curing equipment.
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Optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composites
Approach developed by Tokyo University of Science for manufacturing carbon fibers with optimized orientation and thickness achieves more than a 5% weight reduction in fiber-reinforced materials.
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Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
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