National Composites Week

Construction

Duplicor biocomposites to advance Netherlands housing construction

Holland Composites is developing bio-based, fire-resistant floor elements for the Aer housing concept, achieves milestone in supporting customer sustainability.

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Wind/Energy

U.S. DOE awards $3.6 million in final phase of wind turbine recycling project

Six U.S. companies have proven their recycling technologies for composites and rare earth elements, and will be supported for relevant scale demonstration and validation.

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Trends

Kineco Exel to manufacture pultruded carbon fiber planks for Vestas

Bidding process win builds on existing multi-year contract with the global wind turbine company for the supply of spar cap components. 

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Aerospace

GKN Aerospace expands aeroengines facility in Sweden

Digitized fabrication processes and enhanced production capacity to meet growing ramp-up for aeroengines, composites-intensive and otherwise.

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Aerospace

Heart Aerospace reveals hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator

Heart Aerospace’s full-scale Heart X1 prototype features a composite fuselage and wing, set to perform first flights in 2025.

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Carbon Fibers

Episode 48: Richard Apps, Counterpoint Market Intelligence

Counterpoint Market Intelligence will deliver a keynote address at Carbon Fiber Conference 2024, which takes place October 8-10 in Charleston S.C., U.S.

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Modeling and characterization of crushable composite structures

How the predictive tool “CZone” is applied to simulate the axial crushing response of composites, providing valuable insights into their use for motorsport applications.

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Aerospace

HRC, Airbus LSC launch aircraft dismantling, recycling project

The first project is underway to recover carbon fiber used in an A330-200 aircraft, which will then be regenerated for other end uses by HRC.

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Automotive

SPE announces new location for 2024 Automotive Innovative Awards Gala

SPE announces a new location in Livonia, Michigan for its annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala on Nov. 13, 2024.

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Natural Fibers

Eva-Last bamboo composite building materials target coastal climates

Eco-friendly natural fiber range of decking, cladding, fencing, railing options ensure durable and long-lasting structures. 

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