National Composites Week

Wind/Energy

BlueWind secures contract with GE Vernova to manufacture wind turbine nacelle covers

With more than 2,000 2X nacelle covers manufactured, the company expands its supply with the WT20 model

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Aerospace

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

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Developing milling for CMC because grinding takes too long

Economical processes that can cut machining time by 70% are being tested on aeroengine turbine blade demonstrators by Hufschmied and DLR in the SCANCUT project.

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Aerospace

The Gill Corp. announces hybrid laminate for aircraft cargo flooring

Gillfab F433F is a fiberglass-reinforced epoxy laminate with aluminum bonded faces, offering enhanced durability, fire resistance and strength.

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Pressure Vessels

CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options

The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.

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Aerospace

SOLIFLY project proves viability of composite multifunctional energy storage within aircraft structures

Clean Sky 2 demonstrates key integration aspects of multifunctional structural batteries for electrified aircraft lightweighting, paving the way for further maturation in follow-on projects.

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Recycling

AOC rPET resins enable Quantum Mouldings composite pop-top camper van roofs 

Feedstock-based resin formulations and high-quality Büfa gelcoats support flexible, durable and more sustainable automotive part processing.

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Thermoplastics

Victrex offers commercial availability of LMPAEK granules, powders

Elevated performance and process efficiency for composites and additive manufacturing processes is demonstrated through the thermoplastic polymers.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbitex secures capital for next phase of growth in carbon fiber plate footwear

Carbitex Inc. announces the close of a recent funding round, aiding its 2-year effort to restructure the company and expand its global market presence.

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Marine

REGENT begins next phase of seaglider prototype development

REGENT features the full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, made of composites, as it begins hardware and systems integration.

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