Materials

Carbon Fibers

Raise3D launches fused filament fabrication 3D printer aimed at small-batch production

The large-format RFM500 fabricates carbon fiber-reinforced end-use parts with industrial-grade precision and repeatability.

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Carbon Fibers

Report forecasts record U.S. wind turbine installations for 2022

Demand for carbon fiber increases as decarbonization pushes transition to larger turbines, increased offshore market share more quickly than expected.

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Thermoplastics

Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel

Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.

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DOMMINIO virtual workshop to explore multifunctional and intelligent composite airframe parts

Nov. 30, 2021 event for H2020 project will review latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing.

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Graphene

Grafen AB introduces graphene-coated textiles

The G-Heatex series uses graphene flakes to entirely impregnate textiles for uniform electrical resistance properties. It is available for a range of textile substrate types.

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Carbon Fibers

Solvay, 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of CFRP parts to mass production

Solvay’s high-performance composite materials, plus 9T Labs’ hybrid additive Red Series solution reportedly process lower production costs for advanced composite parts.

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Natural Fibers

Lingrove’s eco-friendly Ekoa composite materials target furnishings and interactive applications

Ekoa, comprised of plant-based fiber reinforcements and resins, achieves cosmetic, structural durability and elegance for a range of interior, furniture and transportation applications.

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Suprem launches continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic brand tailored to AM

Filaprem materials feature high quality, exceptional fiber/matrix distribution and low porosity.

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Thermoplastics

Fraunhofer commissions automated Engel production cells for thermoplastic composite R&D

Fraunhofer PAZ pilot plant center installs v-duo 700 vertical machine and duo 900 injection molding machine to combine thermoplastic composite processes with a variety of injection molding technologies.

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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs

Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions