Materials
Advanced biocomposite technologies nominated for “Renewable Material of the Year” Innovation Award
Six nominees chosen for Renewable Materials Conference award, including India-based Malai Biomaterials Design for its plant leather biocomposite, and Netherlands-based Vepa and Plantics’ hemp chair.
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Development of composite isogrid structures using innovative deposition technology
Versatile robotic system integrates in-line towpreg impregnation, offering reduced-cost, high-performance isogrid structures for a variety of industries.
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Easy Composites appointed as exclusive U.K. distributor of Eco-Technilin natural fiber reinforcements
Eco-Technilin natural fiber product range offers woven, nonwoven, UD and prepreg reinforcement options that are more sustainable, affordable alternatives to traditional reinforcements like glass fiber.
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Cobra International rapidly scales up Radinn glass fiber electric surfboards
Cobra manufacturing platform to deliver 300 composite boards per month, with 25% weight savings, tight tolerances, detailed QC and documentation records.
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Resin shortages continue to affect composites supply chain
Power outages caused by mid-February’s U.S. winter storms led to immediate shortages from Gulf Coast petrochemical companies. Fabricators continue to report shortages.
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Bedford Reinforced Plastics introduces FRP pedestrian and trial bridge line
Pre-engineered ReadySpan system for trail, park and golf bridges designed for easy installation and to perform in harsh environments for 75+ years with little maintenance.
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EuCIA, EBI partnership aims to progress EOL composite solutions for boat building applications
Partnership will follow EU policy developments, focus on dismantling, recycling and future composite materials.
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Umoe Advanced Composites enters JV for large-scale glass fiber pressure vessel production in China
Large-scale production facility ramps up hydrogen expansion, with an annual production capacity of 12,000 glass fiber pressure vessels.
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Collins Aerospace selected to retrofit U.S. Air Force B-52 with composite brakes
Collins chosen for B-52 Wheel and Brake System Improvement program leading to fleet retrofit of 77 aircraft via its DURACARB carbon/carbon heat sink material.
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Hexagon Agility receives fifth set of orders for all-composite CNG/RNG cylinder tanks
Collective orders placed from global fleet customers for CNG and RNG fuel storage reaches $44 million.
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