Materials
MAMBO tests the waters for 3D printing large marine structures
With its MAMBO boat, Moi Composites demonstrates use of its continuous fiber 3D printing technology for customized, automated production for the boating industry.
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West System provides materials for Atlantic-crossing rowing boat
The crew plans to be the first to sail its carbon fiber/fiberglass composite, pure class rowing boat non-stop 3,800 miles from Europe to South America.
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Continental Structural Plastics orders new Dieffenbacher D-LFT line
D-LFT line, including a 2,500-tonne hydraulic press, will be used to produce pickup truck tailgate covers at the Teijin Group subsidiary’s Sarepta, Louisiana facility.
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STELIA Aerospace participates in Dassault Aviation’s high-end business jet development
Ultra-long range business jet will feature four aerostructure sub-assemblies for the aircraft’s central fuselage section and pilot seats provided by STELIA, Rolls Royce engines and carbon fiber wings.
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Plastic Omnium signs technological partnership with McPhy for hydrogen solution boost
Collaboration to improve the performance and connectivity of composite high-pressure vessels with hydrogen stations, speed up transition to carbon-free mobility.
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ELG Carbon Fiber sells short fiber business, rebrands to Gen 2 Carbon
Procotex Corp. SA is chosen to continue developing company’s recycled long carbon fiber business, and rebranding seeks to develop next-generation carbon fiber recycling technologies.
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Ohio State CDME advances AM technology with Cincinnati Inc. MAAM printer
With an additive machine that prints ULTEM, PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics, university researchers and students expect to take 3D printing to new heights, including printing a fully functional turbine and internal combustion engines.
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Royal DSM, MKU composite armor protects Brazilian law enforcement
Level IIIA soft armor vests use Dyneema UD material for 35% weight reduction, and rigorous compliance with NIJ standards for protection against ballistic materials.
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Covestro introduces 3D printing material made from recycled PET
Glass fiber-filled rPET suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF).
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Fiberline Composites reports healthy growth in the wind power industry
Carbon and glass fiber profile supplier realizes more than 50% growth in its carbon fiber pultrusion segment in 2020, positioning it for further expansion in the market.
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