Materials
Ørsted to recover, reuse or recycle wind turbine blades
Offshore wind farm developer reports it will temporarily store decommissioned composite blades, should recycling solutions take longer than anticipated.
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GKN Aerospace delivers fully integrated composite structures for all-electric Alice aircraft
Per a May 2020 collaboration, GKN contributes fully integrated wings, empennage and electrical wiring interconnection systems for the aircraft’s first flight later this year.
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Boom Supersonic agreement brings net-zero supersonic aircraft to United Airlines global fleet
U.S. airline signs first commercial agreement with Boom Supersonic for 15 of its composites-intensive aircraft, Overture. The aircraft cuts travel time in half and operate on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
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In-mold coating offers high-performance finishing for epoxy-infused composites
ODG Composites’ Element Xtreme is a lightweight, long-lasting protective and aesthetic coating suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications.
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ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development
ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
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Aramco funding accelerates deployment of global, sustainable energy storage technology
The EVx system, developed by Energy Vault, autonomously lifts and lowers composite blocks — an amalgamation of materials like fiberglass, and EOL windblades — to renewably generate and store electricity for multi-GWh storage capacity.
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CarboNXT develops industrial-scale recycling process for Covestro CFRTP composites
Recycled polycarbonate composite material is blended with new polycarbonate, offering similar properties to virgin materials, saving raw material resources and contributing to the circular economy.
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Teijin Tenax carbon fiber prepreg adopted for UltraFan aeroengine nacelle
Prepreg developed specifically for aircraft applications using high-performance and rapid-curing epoxy resin, with low-temp molding and automated processing capabilities.
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Ferrari 812 Competizione makes extensive use of carbon fiber
Composite materials enhance performance and minimize mass for a faster vehicle. The limited edition car also offers fully composite wheels, which weigh 42% less than alloy options.
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Gurit extends contract with Pilatus Aircraft for aerospace-qualified prepregs
Five-year materials supply contract extension covers prepreg delivery for secondary aircraft structures and interior applications, including the CFRP/GFRP PC-24 jet.
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