Design/Simulation
Renewable Materials Conference 2021 announces innovation award winners
Three winning innovations include a hemp fiber and thermoset bioresin chair collection, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners.
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Bercella, Formula Seven target motorsport innovation with natural fiber composite developments
AmpliTex flax fiber used to develop Formula SAE single-seater racing seat for better resistance, vibration absorption and reduced environmental impact.
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Royal DSM, MKU composite armor protects Brazilian law enforcement
Level IIIA soft armor vests use Dyneema UD material for 35% weight reduction, and rigorous compliance with NIJ standards for protection against ballistic materials.
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Spirit AeroSystems Belfast advances LANCA project concept with resin transfer infusion
Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, Northrop Grumman and Intrepid Minds support further development of the Royal Air Force’s unmanned Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA).
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Cobra International rapidly scales up Radinn glass fiber electric surfboards
Cobra manufacturing platform to deliver 300 composite boards per month, with 25% weight savings, tight tolerances, detailed QC and documentation records.
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Neural nets can advance composites analysis
British researchers use two neural nets and a 2D image to create 3D models. The architecture is fast, cheap, accurate and more clearly identifies different material phases.
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Telene composite components selected for Ebusco electric city bus
Telene PDCPD polymer and low-density matrix produces durable body panels, offers lower part weight.
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Faurecia showcases composite hydrogen demonstrator for commercial vehicles at Auto Shanghai event
Seven-tank hydrogen storage system designed to provide more than 700 kilometers of autonomy for long-distance and high-load commercial trucks.
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Design innovations improve efficiency of composite medical table
WIT-Composites' efforts to design a more effective all-composite surgical table led to development of complex components and an elastic carbon fiber material.
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German composite specialist INVENT collaborates in SUSTAINair for increased aircraft circularity
Three-and-a-half-year, 11-partner EU project will include metals and composites spanning design, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, assembly and recycling.
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