Marine
BEL launches new composites manufacturing and testing facility in Mumbai
New BEL facility to design and manufacture components using glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites.
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FIBRESHIP demonstrates ship hull section built in fiber-reinforced composite
EU-funded project aims to replace steel in ships, reducing weight, fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
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Advancing additive manufacturing to exploit anisotropy
Anisoprint posits continuous fiber composites, not metals, as the material for optimized AM structures.
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Aditya Birla Chemicals acquires recyclable thermoset technology from Connora Technologies
The acquisition of Connora's Recyclamine technology enables end-of-life recyclability and zero-waste manufacturing to global epoxy customers.
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Employment activity leads expansion in business activity
The Composites Fabricating Index for June 2019 came in at 52.7, continuing its stretch of more than 30 months of expanding activity.
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ELG Carbon Fibre contributes recycled carbon fiber for racing boat
ELG has partnered with INEOS Team UK to incorporate recycled composite materials into the A375 racing boat.
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Inaugural National Composites Week to recognize, promote and celebrate composites manufacturing
From Aug. 26-30, 2019, composites manufacturers are encouraged to use social media, traditional media and in-person events to shine a light on the industry.
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Index activity expands, led by production
The Composites Fabricating Index for May 2019 came in at 53.3, led higher by production activity.
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VABO Composites to build superstructure, mast for Royal Van Lent yacht
Lightweight marine composites production to be further advanced using robotic automation.
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FRP piling system used to update Virginia-based ferry terminal
A total of 296 wooden pilings were reportedly replaced by FRP monopile dolphins at one-third the lifecycle cost of wood.
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