Materials
Mafic, The Materials Group partner to increase basalt fiber in thermoplastics
The alliance emphasizes basalt fibers’ capabilities as a replacement for existing filled materials and target structural automotive applications.
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BBG presents self-closing HP-RTM molds for CFRP compact hydrogen tank production
The autonomous concept, sufficient for series production, enables lower investment costs. Up to 15 cylinders can be produced simultaneously per operation.
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PRF Composite Materials introduces unidirectional glass prepreg
The unidirectional (UD) glass prepreg provides good results for UD carbon and glass fibers, as well as woven fabrics in PRF epoxy prepreg systems.
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GeoTree Solutions to distribute Owens Corning CFRP rebar
GeoTree Solutions is now a licensed distributor of Owens Corning’s Aslan 200 carbon fiber polymer reinforcement bars.
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CNT-enhanced composite tanks lighten rescue workers' loads
Graphene nanotube-enhanced composite tanks reduce weight in firefighters’ compressed air tanks by up to 75%, and show potential for hydrogen storage.
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Jiangsu Hansu launches high-performance UD composite tapes
Continuous carbon fibers incorporate SABIC’s ULTEM powder, which increase high-performance and potential for aerospace applications.
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EconCore, Toray and Bostik collaborate on FST-qualified thermoplastic honeycomb panels
Developed for mass transportation applications, including aircraft interiors, the material improves upon the cost, sustainability and versatility of conventional sandwich layup.
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Vega VV16 rocket launches with Bercella composites dispenser structure onboard
The CFRP dispenser structure, developed for the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS), was successfully launched for the European Space Agency.
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Nanocyl SA, ChemSpec NA enter into distribution agreement
The distribution agreement involves the promotion and distribution of Nanocyl’s multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) products.
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Cimarron Composites to supply Shell with hydrogen gas transport modules
Composite cylinders at 517 bar and 2,000 liters will enable 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen gas to be transported between fueling stations on 40-foot-long trailers.
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