Materials

Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber prepreg monocoque masterclass launches September 15

First out of two live session masterclasses offered under The Native Lab’s Composite Materials training course is taking place Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CET (12 p.m. EST).  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Microtex Composites presents Microtex-Style, a new composite fabric option to support creative part and structure customization for industry customers.  

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Prepregs

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Composite Alliance Corp.

Composite part design and fabrication is supported through standard and custom solutions with global tooling, machinery and service supplier Composite Alliance Corp.

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Sustainability

Ilium Composites transitions ULTImat chopped strand mats to 50% recycled polyester

The ULTImat Standard products range will be switched over to 100% recycled polyester within the next three years, according to the company.  

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Carbon Fibers

NCC launches U.K. initiative to industrialize continuous carbon fiber reclamation

The NCC begins a three-year program to rapidly refine and scale industry continuous carbon fiber recycling, a key solution to net-zero ambitions. Partner collaborations are welcomed to the effort.  

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Wind/Energy

NREL researchers point to path for improved wind blade recycling rates

Researcher consider strategies like policy regulation and recycling technology development to mitigate the impact of end-of-life wind blades.  

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Space

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Qarbon Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace exhibits its capabilities in manufacturing composite components and assemblies, highlighting its proficiencies in major assembly and systems integration, automated layup, hand layup, high-temp composites and core fabrication.

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Carbon Fibers

Protecting EV motors more efficiently

Motors for electric vehicles are expected to benefit from Trelleborg’s thermoplastic composite rotor sleeve design, which advances materials and processes to produce a lightweight, energy-efficient component.

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Graphene

Mito Material Solutions cuts ribbon on new facility in Indianapolis

The graphene additive developer, which serves sporting goods and other composites markets, grows its capabilities with a new facility that includes in-house R&D and testing space.

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Fabrics/Preforms

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Teubert

Teubert highlights enhancements made to its continuous compression molding (CCM) system, including production scale-up, reducing required energy during production, live measurement of pressure distribution.  

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions