Carbon Fibers
Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1
Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.
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Artificial intelligence optimizes CNC milling of carbon fiber-reinforced composites
The Augsburg AI Production Network — DLR Center for Lightweight Production Technology (ZLP), Fraunhofer IGCV and University of Augsburg — use ultrasonic sensors to correlate sound to quality in composites machining.
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Short carbon fiber compounds expand reach of thermoplastic composites
With fiber weight fractions of up to 50% and an array of thermoplastic matrices available, injection molding compounds are expanding composites’ capabilities.
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9T Labs recognized as a Swiss Top 100 Startup company
9T Labs has been awarded third place in the 2021 Swiss Top 100 Startups competition for its hybrid 3D printing technology, which combines 3D printing with compression molding in matched metal dies.
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Precision Cutting Enables High Speed Composites Molding Process
Automatic cutting of proprietary composite materials is critical for high speed molding of military-grade pressurized camera enclosures.
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Carbon Mobile relocates smartphone production to Germany
Carbon Mobile’s Carbon 1 MK II, a carbon fiber, plastic-neutral smartphone, aims to close the gap on e-waste.
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Salewa's new hiking boot features thermoplastic composites
The Ortles Couloir boot includes thermoplastic composites from Xenia Materials and was designed to offer both stiffness and flexibility.
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Porsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites
The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.
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Trelleborg unveils Soteria FRV ultra-lightweight, fire-resistant carbon fiber material
Part of Trelleborg’s range of protection materials and demonstrates applicability for EV battery boxes, enclosures and other fire risk options.
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Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures
Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.
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