Materials
The compelling argument for expanded use of carbon fiber composites
Contributing columnists from Aramco explain that decreasing carbon fiber prices and continued innovations may allow carbon fiber composites to expand into new markets, including increased use in oil and gas applications.
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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial
Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.
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Solico, Rondal collaborate on an all-composite halyard winch
The winch is comprised of a carbon fiber prepreg winch housing and filament-wound carbon fiber winch drum which contributes to stability improvements and overall efficiency in marine applications.
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NREL explores novel manufacturing approach for next-generation wind turbine blades
3D printing of thermoplastic blades enables thermal welding and improves recyclability, offering the potential to reduce turbine blade weight and cost by at least 10%, and production cycle time by 15%.
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Scandinavian-inspired Japanese furniture brand debuts customized carbon fiber lounge chair
Mishima’s lounge chair frame is constructed via AM from a single piece of continuous carbon fiber, originally developed for the rigors of aerospace.
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Composites Evolution showcases high-performance prepregs, novel thermoplastic UD tapes
Composites Evolution highlights its Evopreg prepreg family, as well as PA6 tapes reinforced with UD carbon fiber for ATL, filament winding and compression molding.
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Higher performance, lower cost helicopter rotor blades developed with OOA, FAA-qualified composites
Erickson Inc. and partner Toray Advanced Composites replaced legacy aluminum S-64 main rotor blades with out-of-autoclave, multi-material composite alternatives.
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Pultron Composites advances marina construction with innovative GFRP waler
The waler incorporates a GFRP thru-rod and nut system, delivering high flex and fatigue resistance and increased environmental and aesthetic longevity.
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Scheurer Swiss commissions composite geo-alarm system to detect natural disasters
Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed inserts with glass fiber insulation are bonded to carbon tubes with fast-cure epoxy. The alarm system itself is mounted in areas like rock crevices to detect vibration and movement.
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Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests recycled carbon fiber sidewalls, acoustic upgrades for aeroengines and more
Eight aircraft since 2010 have demonstrated new technologies to reduce noise, improve efficiency and minimize aviation’s environmental footprint, with potential impacts for future wings, interiors, engine nacelles and vertical tail design.
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