National Composites Week
VIDEO: Recycling and machining carbon fiber scraps
Elevated Materials has partnered with ‪Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. to collect and upcycle reclaimed carbon fiber scraps into large billet laminates, which can then be cut into various parts using CNC mills.
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EuReComp webinar to highlight chemical recycling of CFRPs
Free online webinar taking place Oct. 23, 2024 provides insights into the circularity of large composite structures, coinciding with EuReComp’s new survey launch focused on improving thermoset composites.
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Portable Hexagon Leica ATS800 achieves rapid measurement of large, intricate components
The Leica Absolute Tracker delivers accurate measurement of key features from a distance, using direct scanning to meet the demands of inspection and alignment in aerospace and other large-scale manufacturing sectors.
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ZEBRA project demonstrates closed-loop wind recycling system
Consortium partners have proven the complete recycling of thermoplastic wind turbines via two manufactured wind blades, featuring reduced operating cost, CO2 emissions.
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Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes
Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.
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Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting
Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.
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Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping
Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.
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Skydweller Aero completes autonomous flight test campaign
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed its first uncrewed autonomous flight test for its composite unmanned aerial system (UAS), aiming to deliver solar-powered, extreme flight endurance.
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General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification
Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety.
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U.S. grant is awarded for patented SIP composites formwork system
ConTech stay-in-place (SIP) technology, made from recycled composite materials, replaces the use of reinforcing steel in the construction of flat, elevated concrete surfaces.
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