Materials
Additional funding launches UMaine Forest Bioproducts Technology Maturation Program
Twenty-two million in funding by the NDAA accelerates Maine’s R&D support of natural polymers and other wood fiber bio-products for startups and established companies.
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Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)
The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.
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Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating
Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.
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Shapers Australia presents Kinetix epoxy systems
The ATL Composites distributor cites the high-performance resin range’s ability to bridge the gap between other polyester and modern epoxy systems, making it well suited to composite surfboard production.
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The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete
A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.
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Sicomin joins MADskis to maximize winter sports skis performance
GreenPoxy 56’s bio-content and mechanical performance add to the MADskis team’s development of hand-crafted, eco-conscious, low-impact natural fiber skis.
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Research in Japan demonstrates novel electrical pulse method for carbon fiber recycling
Studies show that the direct discharge electrical pulse technique is highly effective in CFRP recovery and is more energy efficient than other recycling methods.
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VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts
Collins Aerospace explains how thermoplastics are integral to the company’s efforts to improve propulsion and reduce costs in aircraft manufacturing. Featured is a nacelle system that will help meet production demand of 80 aircraft per month.
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Pultruded CFRP chassis enables 36% payload increase for specialized commercial vehicles
CarbonTT’s quadraxial NCF composite chassis adds 185-kilogram capacity to Borco Höhns’ 3.5-ton Fiat Ducato market vehicle.
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ACMA announces public review for reaffirmation of ACMA/FGMC-Grating Manual
The composites industry has until Feb. 10, 2025, to submit comments to the FRP grating manual, which details a consensus performance standard for fiberglass grating.
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