Materials
UD Automated B.V. startup innovates thermoplastic tapes, looks to grow operations
Since its founding in 2022, UDA has developed a process achieving thermoplastic tapes with various fiber and polymer combinations. Now, the company looks ahead to future strategies and partnerships.
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Premier Composite Technologies, Sicomin support Holy Mosque Mataf extension project
The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.
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Owens Corning to sell glass fiber business to Praana Group
Transaction with India-based holding group completes Owens Corning’s previously announced strategic review of the business, strengthens its focus on residential and commercial building products.
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SGL Carbon makes decision to restructure Carbon Fibers business
Shortfall in automotive and wind energy demand, backed by falling earnings in fiscal years 2023-2024, moves forward decision to reduce Carbon Fibers unit activities.
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Airbus awarded Oberon contract for two SAR satellites using CFRP Wrapped Rib design by OSS
Oxford Space Systems (OSS) has collaborated with Airbus subsidiary SSTL to deliver efficient CarbSAR SmallSat with large, scalable, stowable and lightweight reflector antenna using CFRP structures.
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Thermoplastic composite partnership drives customer support, systems industrialization
JEC World 2025: Unwind3D Srl and Advanced International Multitech are highlighting the Spidui compression molding cell and TP Multi-Station Lines for significant scale-up of thermoplastic parts production.
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Michelin Wisamo wingsail to equip French offshore patrol vessel
Carbon and glass fiber plug-and-play wind propulsion system will support DGAMPA’s maritime decarbonization goals.
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Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density
Hycco’s development of ultra-thin CFRTP bipolar plates achieve 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density while maintaining high durability for heavy-mobility fuel cell applications.
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Composites housing improves organ transport to save lives
Vabo Composites collaborates on novel design, supplies lighter, higher volume production housing.
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Easy-to-process particle foam targets composite foam core needs
JEC World 2025: Asahi Kasei presents SunForce, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) particle beads foam featuring high heat resistance and low water absorption.
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