Materials

Construction

European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects

The Alliance for European Flax Linen and Hemp highlights several projects in which flax and hemp fibers are being used, emphasizing their increasing use as high-performance, low-impact construction methods.

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Resins

Delta Marine shares 110-foot custom motor yacht with novel hull

In-progress build highlights Delta’s first hull designed entirely using CFD, a step forward in performance innovation for the shipyard known for its custom composites construction expertise.

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Aerospace

Advancing thermoplastic composite primary structure and morphing wings

The HERWINGT project in Clean Aviation seeks to ready technologies — including at least 16 composite demonstrators — for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft with 50% less fuel burn to be launched by 2035.

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Recycling

Isodan mobile recycling plant supports fiberglass, composites processing at Greater Renewable of Iowa

Now operational, the containerized plant enables GRI to process up to 20,000 pounds of end-of-life wind blades per shift, opening the way for repurposing opportunities.

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Carbon Fibers

Industrial Fan Services designs CFRP centrifugal fan impellers

Compared to metallic options, the company has found CFRP impellers boast higher strength and operational life for industrial settings.

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Carbon Fibers

Exel Composites supports resilience of biomimetic hydrokinetic system by EEL Energy

Exel adapted carbon fiber profiles originally designed for wind turbines to meet the low-drag, high-flexibility and long-term fatigue performance demands of this renewable energy system’s nature-inspired membrane.

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Recycling

Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms

MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.

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Glass Fibers

Ford Motor Q1 Award recognizes SGL Carbon GFRP leaf springs

SGL Carbon’s Austrian site has been identified by its years of serving the U.S. automotive manufacturer with quality composite products and efficient production.

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The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels

Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.

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Aerospace

HRC’s holistic, closed-loop system supports composites recycling

HRC is addressing the management and repurposing of composites waste for automotive, aerospace and other industries. 

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