Materials
CEAD launches new E50 Robot Extruder for larger 3D-printed composites
New option offers higher material output (e.g., 84 kg/hr) and thermoplastic melt temperatures up to 400°C.
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Nèos International establishes new HQ, composites facility in the U.K.
The 60,000-square-foot plant in Derby, U.K., will be the centerpiece of the Nèos Composites subsidiary and provide a new headquarters for the larger Nèos International.
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Fine Hulls brings bold boat design with Diab sandwich composites
The pleasure yacht is entirely made from Diab’s Divinycell foam sandwich core using a vacuum infusion process for excellent stiffness, strength and light weight.
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Optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composites
Approach developed by Tokyo University of Science for manufacturing carbon fibers with optimized orientation and thickness achieves more than a 5% weight reduction in fiber-reinforced materials.
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Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
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Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
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GE, LafargeHolcim team up to explore circular economy solutions for the wind industry
Per an active drive for more sustainable, circular solutions, both partners will be investigating ways to use decommissioned wind turbine materials.
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Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
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Apply Carbon France invests in new manufacturing facility for recycled carbon fiber
The 15,600-square-meter facility will integrate the former ELG Carbon Fibre’s short carbon fiber business to address the growing market for sustainable technical fibers.
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Sigmatex approved for National Manufacturing Competitiveness Levels funding
Industry-led program serves to increase Sigmatex’s CFRP capability and competitiveness relative to the changing needs of the automotive sector.
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