Marine
ATL Composites, M.u.H von der Linden mark a decade-long joint venture for composite panel solutions
DuFLEX, DuraKore and Featherlight panel options have been used in projects spanning from international boatbuilders, to architecture and other creative applications. Sustainability is the partners’ next focus.
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Emirates Team New Zealand, Southern Spars partner to beat wind-powered land speed record
Auckland-based sailing team returns with the carbon fiber composite specialist to produce a land yacht light enough to beat the competition.
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Hexcel introduces G-Vent technology for thick, OOA marine structures
Hexcel marine prepregs are available with G-Vent integrated, enabling out-of-autoclave processing with reduced time, cost and autoclave-comparable porosity for highly loaded masts and foils without debulking.
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CFRP breakdown poles designed for lightweight, long-lasting use in marine applications
Shellback Canvas LLC wanted to develop a cost-effective alternative to prepreg poles for its canvas boat awnings. The resulting Blacksticks comprise compression-molded carbon fiber braid and epoxy in a unique process.
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CompPair’s healable composite materials make a splash on Gunboat catamaran
HealTech panels, to be showcased on a Gunboat 68 later this month, can be repaired in two minutes without impact paintwork, reducing repair time by 99%.
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Resin-infused center console boat configuration proves higher performance, speed, quality
Hayaari Marine employs a revised infusion setup using semi-permeable membranes to eliminate porosity and improve laminate consolidation, reducing about 450 kilograms of resin per boat, and offering 20% weight savings.
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Sustainability program leverages Arkema's Elium resin for fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick Corp. and fiberglass boat manufacturer Boston Whaler expect the composite hull and structural components to be fully recyclable, reducing disposable material and virgin raw material sourcing.
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Air-cushion barge serves ice, shallow water operations with infused carbon fiber propellor ducts
Four composite propellor ducts supplied by A C Marine & Composite drive forward the steel-built hybrid hovercraft design to provide essential services year-round in the North Caspian Sea.
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Hexcel composite materials lightweight Sunseeker 90 Ocean luxury yacht
Hexcel’s HexPly XF and HexPly SuperFIT surface technologies yields parts with paint-ready surfaces for builder of luxury yachts.
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Regent appoints composites builder for seaglider demonstrator
The seaglider technology demonstrator will be able to float, foil or fly along coastal routes with the help of its composite superstructure developed by Moore Brothers Company.
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