Materials

Saertex opens production facility in Mexico for textile reinforcements

Saertex Mexico S.A. de C.V plant will begin production of multiaxial glass fiber noncrimp fabrics immediately, with goals to add production lines for expansion into wind power sector.

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Thermoplastics

FACC joins international consortium for thermoplastics research

FACC joins Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace and GKN Aerospace under the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC).

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Carbon Fibers

Stratasys produces 500 3D-printed parts for the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt sports car

Numerous 3D-printed composite mounting brackets, exterior components and a solid firewall sandwich core bring 1960s-style supercar automaking into the 21st century.

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Natural Fibers

MIT team engineers plant-derived composite with potential for stronger, tougher applications

Tough as bone, hard as aluminum and resembling a nacre microstructure, the cellulose nanocrystal may pave the way for naturally derived composites.

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Carbon Fibers

CF3D technology developments for continuous fiber AM applications

Studies conducted by Continuous Composites, Lockheed Martin and the Air Force Research Laboratory advance aerospace applications of continuous fiber additive manufacturing.

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Carbon Fibers

HG Grimme SysTech delivers machine for milling carbon fiber

In addition to setting benchmarks for machine performance and quality, the G-DT-F(33-18)SB-2Z-type machine reduces CFRP dust emissions, and delivers Industry 4.0 enhancements.

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Recycling

Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites 

The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.

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Glass Fibers

Sicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future

Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.

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Natural Fibers

Series A funding expands production for Lingrove’s Ekoa natural fiber materials

Carbon-negative Ekoa composite, a substitution for wood and plastics in furniture, interiors and automotive applications, will be scaled up to deliver to far-reaching global customers.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin to partner with Fuji Design in carbon fiber recycling

New business structure will incorporate Fuji Design’s proprietary, low environmental impact “precision pyrolysis” technology to produce high-quality carbon fiber from used CFRP for commercialization.

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