Materials

Filament Winding

Smartbeam develops HMS-embedded composite profiles for space

Project goals adapted filament winding to properly integrate optical and carbon fiber sensors and meet technical requirements, resulting in a verified, simplified process for smart composite structures at reduced cost.

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Sustainability

Bcomp natural fiber composites to enhance Sunreef catamarans

Innovative yacht manufacturer will use flax fiber-reinforced bio-based or recyclable resin to improve vibration damping, aesthetics and sustainability for its new 100 Sunreef Power cats.

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Glass Fibers

ACMA reaffirms GFRP grating standard manual

Official approval from ANSI earlier this year reinforces support for engineering and design innovation when working with fiberglass-reinforced polymer grating.

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Carbon Fibers

DowAksa to continue carbon fiber operations under new name, Aksa Carbon

Acrylic fiber producer Aksa Akrilik has completed the acquisition of Dow Europe Holding B.V.’s 50% stake in DowAksa. 

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CEAD hybrid LFAM opens ways for KCL bio-based 3D printing

Partnership achieves compatibility of large-format additive manufacturing with KCL’s Formi biocomposite granules, building sustainable production options.

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Trends

RWC completes prototype radome using Renegade NCAMP-certified composite

Completed prototype for Georgian Aerospace uses a low-dielectric epoxy prepreg on quartz fabric, which has passed radio frequency testing with results equivalent to traditionally higher-cost, low-dielectric matrix options.

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Trends

Aciturri Aerostructures to build Vertical's VX4 eVTOL airframe

Under a long-term agreement, Aciturri will supply the airframe for Vertical’s composites-intensive VX4, providing manufacturing engineering and design support.

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Thermoplastics

Greene Tweed to deliver advanced TPC components for jet engines

More than 50 custom-designed parts made from Greene Tweed’s Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composite material will be delivered over the course of this 10-year strategic agreement.

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CRP USA highlights 3D printing composites success for small, flight-ready satellite missions

A combination of the Windform portfolio of CFRTP and GFRTP materials and SLS printing have proven CRP’s ability to meet critical space requirements.

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Glass Fibers

KraussMaffei CFP technology enhances glass fiber processing

Patented screw geometry and the ability to separately dose glass fibers and PP into the injection molding machine reduces material cost by 30%, enables consistent quality and flexibility.

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