Carbon Fibers
South Korean carbon fiber recycling start-up scales up
With plans for growth, CATACK-H claims its solvolysis-based recycling process can reclaim high-quality fibers and resins from materials and finished parts.
Read MoreAddcomposites installs AFP-XS at Compositadour and integrates humm3 flash lamp
French technology platform expands access to composites beyond aerospace, while humm3 offers cost-effective dry fiber and thermoplastic tape placement in addition to CF/epoxy prepregs.
WatchMansory Audi RSQ8 conversion incorporates carbon fiber
The high-performance SUV boasts carbon fiber front, side and rear skirts, as well as a composite hood. Carbon fiber trim completes the look.
Read MoreBatelle earns $46.3 million contract to support composites manufacturing
The seven-year contract will help the U.S. DoD support the rapid maturation and integration of manufacturing innovations to produce thermal protection materials and carbon fiber.
Read MoreHybrid, large-format additive tooling: Lighter, faster, less costly molds for big parts
Additively manufactured cores, CFRP face skins produce large tools for prototype, low-volume aerostructure parts.
Read MoreATL Composites contributes to concrete pillar remediation project
Six new support pillars incorporate Hexcel ZU300 UD carbon fiber and ATL’s Technirez R2517 epoxy resin with H2431 slow hardener that will protect against storm water issues.
Read MoreSGL Carbon, Koller Kunststofftechnik manufacture composite windshield
Injection molded carbon fiber profiles for future BMW Group models cut 40% of weight compared to conventional steel construction and offer potential use in other automotive projects.
Read MoreAVK announces winners of 2020 Innovation Awards
Several sustainable composite innovations were recognized and awarded in the Innovative Products/Applications, Innovative Processes and Research and Science categories.
Read MoreElectraFly, AnalySwift win U.S. Air Force STTR grants
Winning concept proposals include CBAM fabrication of aircraft parts, use of an infusion process for larger parts and development of an integrated computational blade engineering (ICBE) framework.
Read MoreNext-generation composites materials and processes explored
A supplement with the November 2020 issue of ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ takes a close look at some of the technologies that are driving innovation in the composites industry.
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