Materials
High-tension, vertical filament winding enables affordable flywheel energy storage system
French startup Energiestro’s prototype solar energy flywheel-based storage system aims to reduce costs with glass fiber composites and prestressed concrete.
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Industry alliance targets closed-loop circularity for nautical construction
Six partners will deliver a composites circularity model from recycled waste to final boat production as a jumping off point for industries beyond marine.
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The NCC announces design completion for U.K. carbon fiber lines
The U.K.’s first open access manufacturing facility for continuous carbon fiber production will be built and tested in late 2025, to begin projects starting in 2026.
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Metsä Group begins pre-engineering stage of Kuura wood-based fiber mill
The company is ramping up to industrial production of its textile fiber, applicable for reinforcing polymer composites, and launch of the Kuura business.
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4M Carbon Fiber to incorporate Carbonscreen AI monitoring system into plasma oxidation process
Letter of intent outlines steps to develop a real-time AL/ML monitor and control system to support automated, high-quality carbon fiber production.
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3D weaving capabilities achieve complex shapes with reduced labor times, costs
JEC World 2025: The specialized engineered woven fabrics company displays film-infused 3D woven joints, woven TPS and woven composite 3D structures.
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Post Cure: Parallel winding technique demonstrates CFRP anisogrid design optimization
Over the years, CIRA has demonstrated its patented CFRP parallel winding technique in a variety of ways for space applications. The lattice structure for the Vega-C launcher stage is a prime example.
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ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
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Bodo Möller Chemie extends portfolio with DowAksa carbon fibers
The two companies join forces to deliver access to a variety of high-grade carbon fiber products, technical expertise and custom solutions from a single supplier.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group prepreg using plant-derived resin acquires ISCC Plus certification
Acquiring international sustainable and carbon certification drives the MCG Group’s efforts in environmental impact reduction in areas ranging from sports and leisure to mobility and industrial.
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