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Mass Transit

AMRC, Tinsley Bridge develop metal-composite anti-roll bar for trucks and trains

Innovate UK project achieved 65% weight reduction via CFRP stabilizer bar and now tests for service performance and durability.

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Sustainability

WMG prototypes CFRP frame for Very Light Rail (VLR) demonstration vehicle

Braided thermoplastic composite frame enables lightweight, recyclability and high-volume manufacturing.

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Automotive

Mallinda raises strategic investment from SABIC

The Colorado startup aims to scale up its pre-cured thermoset composite materials for use in the transporation industry.

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Economics

Index rises on surging new orders activity

The Composites Business Index moved higher in April 2019 due to strong acceleration in new orders activity.

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Lilium celebrates maiden flight of CFRP air taxi

All-electric jet-powered, 5-seater uses composites to deliver performance.

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Autoclave

FACC recognizes top-performing suppliers

Top winners of FACC’s annual Supplier Awards include autoclave and composites manufacturers.

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre

The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.

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Marine

Index shows modest expansion on production and supplier delivery activity

The Composites Business Index moved lower in March as backlogs contracted, resulting from slowing of the previous month’s new orders growth and increased production activity.

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Sustainability

TRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf

The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.

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Automotive

Composites: Irrational exuberance?

Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.

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