Materials
Beyond Gravity composites, space instruments power European MetOp weather satellites
The first in six new satellites named MetOp-Second Generation is scheduled for launch mid-August 2025 to help precisely monitor Earth’s weather, climate and atmospheric conditions.
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Exel GFRP tubes improve QHeat geothermal energy storage
Installation of pultruded composite underground collector pipes have greatly enhanced the energy efficiency of Qheat’s geothermal wells.
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Technical textiles, prepregs, composite parts and multilayered materials
CAMX 2025: BGF Industries is highlighting its range of versatile woven products for composite reinforcements, with materials, parts and literature available for viewing, as well as those from parent company Porscher Industries.
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AGY launches L-HDI glass fiber tailored to AI infrastructure
AGY now offers a complete AI-centric product portfolio supporting optical transceivers, high-speed routers, IC substrates and more as the need for precise, thermally stable materials grow.
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Anemoi wins U.K. funding to advance CFRP rotor sail designs
Seven-month project will develop folding sail systems for Anemoi’s 3.5-meter-diameter rotor sail, and cover additional design optimizations that are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of wind-assisted vessels.
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SGL Carbon manufactures natural fiber prepregs for motorsports
SGL Carbon supplied prepreg materials made from Bcomp flax fiber fabric to Japanese company Tras Ltd. for the Toyota Hilux’s natural fiber body.
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Scaling up, optimizing the flax fiber composite camper
Greenlander’s Sherpa RV cab, which is largely constructed from flax fiber/bio-epoxy sandwich panels, nears commercial production readiness and next-generation scale-up.
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Customized, performance-drive carbon fibers support thermoplastic compounding, engineered composites
CAMX 2025: Barnet’s signature line of carbon fiber products, featuring oversized and chopped carbon fibers made from post-industrial recycled material, are engineered with versatility, high mechanical reinforcement and sustainability in mind.
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CARBOWAVE studies microwave and plasma-induced carbonization for carbon fiber production
The European research consortium is holistically exploring the process’ improvement and commercialization for more energy-efficient, affordable materials manufacturing.
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Zoltek celebrates 50 years serving the carbon fiber industry
Since its founding in 1957 by Zsolt Rumy, Zoltek has grown its global carbon fiber capacity into what it is today, and is looking ahead to the next five decades under Toray leadership.
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