Materials
EuCIA publishes declaration of the European Circular Composites Alliance
Voluntary initiative intends to set and achieve targets on the use of recovered and recycled composites, develop standards for circular product design and provide a forum for industry voices.
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Tech-Fab Europe publishes LCA study on glass fiber fabrics
The association’s study reveals the benefits of strengthening European supply chain for glass fiber fabrics to help decarbonize in line with EU net-zero targets.
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HRC highlights automotive material innovation, scalable manufacturing and sustainable systems
The composites company is meeting the transition to electrification and vehicle lightweighting via hybrid monocoques, use of thermoplastic composites and carbon fiber and recycling.
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Hexcel, Specialty Materials launch boron fiber-infused high modulus carbon fiber
High-compression, hybridized unidirectional prepreg targets advanced commercial and military application opportunities.
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CIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider
Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.
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Fujian Fuwei selects Harper for commercial-scale carbon fiber equipment
Complete carbonization line will support Fujian’s initial carbon fiber production capacity of 4,000 metric tons/year, and future 50,000 metric ton/year capacity.
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Dymag partnership advances carbon fiber wheel market reach
Collaboration between Dymag, Borbet and AIM Co. Ltd. aims to establish a robust, high-quality carbon fiber hybrid wheel supply solution for global automotive and motorcycle markets.
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European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects
The Alliance for European Flax Linen and Hemp highlights several projects in which flax and hemp fibers are being used, emphasizing their increasing use as high-performance, low-impact construction methods.
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Delta Marine shares 110-foot custom motor yacht with novel hull
In-progress build highlights Delta’s first hull designed entirely using CFD, a step forward in performance innovation for the shipyard known for its custom composites construction expertise.
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Advancing thermoplastic composite primary structure and morphing wings
The HERWINGT project in Clean Aviation seeks to ready technologies — including at least 16 composite demonstrators — for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft with 50% less fuel burn to be launched by 2035.
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