Materials
U.K. launches initiative for recyclable wind turbine blade technologies
The SusWIND initiative, addressing the recyclability and future development of composite wind turbine blades, will be delivered in three developments.
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Plasan aims to launch high-volume carbon fiber body applications
Plasan Carbon Composites is targeting next-generation electric vehicle applications with its lightweight, CFRP body structure design.
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WEAV3D composite material approved for infrastructure reinforcement applications
Durable, strong and resistant to corrosion, the thermoplastic-based lattice material is suitable for use in Oldcastle Infrastructure’s polymer concrete and sheet molding compound (SMC) composite products.
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Q&A with Ethan Escowitz, CEO, Arris Composites
Ethan Escowitz visits with CW Talks to discuss Arris Composites’ Additive Molding process.
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CFP Composites announces global distributor network for carbon fiber tooling
The wide range of global distributor partnerships will provide short lead time deliveries, local knowledge and outstanding customer service.
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Kisling epoxy adhesive improves carbon fiber bonding performance in automotive applications
The 2K-Epoxy ergo 7440 offers the removal of the bond-line read-through, attain high temperature resistance, avoids contact corrosion and enables quick turnaround during production.
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RAMPF opens new composite solutions facility
The extended size and layout of the Ontario, Michigan, factory features state-of-the-art infrastructure for the production of carbon fiber and glass fiber composite parts.
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Dieffenbacher D-LFT line enables large thermoplastic component production
The high-capacity direct-long-fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) molding line has been further modified into a one-stage extrusion process, and produces 100% recycled thermoplastic components.
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Whitewater Technology debuts high-performance, recycled carbon fiber paddle range
Paddles consist of high-impact, non-woven composite that combines 40% recycled carbon fiber with a thermoplastic resin system and an aramid puncture-resistant layer for identical weight, strength and stiffness properties to non-recycled products.
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Concordia University leverages Swiftcomp VABS software
The university is using AnalySwift’s simulation software as part of the company’s Academic Partner Program to research composite tubes, particularly those used in helicopter landing gear.
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