National Composites Week

Aerospace

KVE Composites: New CEO, thermoset parts, thermoplastic future

Longtime parts manufacturer offers more than composites welding. CW’s conversation with CEO Kjelt van Rijswijk explains KVE’s vision with Daher and where it’s headed.

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Recycling

Magnetic nanoparticles show promise for thermosets recycling

Aitiip and the University of Slovenia have collaborated to develop, test and prove how smart magnetic nanoparticles can produce a controlled decomposition of the resin for recycling.

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Ketones

Formula 1 team adopts Roboze 3D printed composites

The Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team is collaborating with Roboze to reduce weight and create parts with complex geometries via carbon fiber/PEEK.

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Aerospace

Aurora expands aerospace composites manufacturing facility

Bridgeport facility has been increased to approximately 227,000 square feet to better engage with current and new production programs.

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Trends

Hypetex wins Innovate UK Smart grant for FlaxTex composite

In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the novel colored natural fiber is waterproof, 100% biodegradable and features enhanced manufacturing attributes thanks to Hypetex’s coloring process.

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Filament winding increases access to high-performance composite prostheses

Steptics industrializes production of CFRP prostheses, enabling hundreds of parts/day and 50% lower cost.

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Jetcam releases JOC 4 nesting software update

JOC 4 is the first of several major product releases this year that continue on the path of automation, integration and simplifying the performance of complex operations.  

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Recycling

Hexcel, Fairmat agreement bolsters U.S. composite recycling efforts

A 10-year agreement between the partners’ Salt Lake City, Utah, facilities will build upon previous agreements for responsible environmental stewardship in industry.

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Carbon Fibers

Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance

Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.

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Wind/Energy

DOE prize to industrialize WindFloat offshore wind technology

FLOWIN cash prize and technical assistance will enable Principle Power and Aker Solutions to explore ways to serialize fabrication, deploy its offshore wind platform for the U.S.

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