National Composites Week
Contraction slows for second month, with some indicators improving
In September new orders and employment were up slightly, future business outlook improved and material prices dropped.
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IDI Composites opens new global headquarters, manufacturing and technology center
The Noblesville, Indiana, facility includes SMC and BMC manufacturing, an R&D center and the company’s corporate headquarters.
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Self-balancing electric mobility vehicle developed by Genny Factory SA, RadiciGroup, Acerbis
The two-wheeled personal transporter was redesigned from metal to composite and plastic components to reduce weight while meeting performance standards.
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Asahi Kasei, Aquafil develop 3D printing material combining cellulose nanofiber, recycled PA6
Available as a pellet or filament, the material is said to exhibit formability and strength properties suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.
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Technikum Laubholz opens pilot plant for wood-based carbon fibers
First production phase of WDBSD CF offers sustainable alternative for high-performance composites.
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Kineco Ltd. acquires subsidiary for progression in aerospace sector
Kineco Ltd. has acquired an additional 49% equity stake in its now wholly owned subsidiary, Kineco Kaman Composites India Private Ltd.
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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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EU associations confirm potential of cement coprocessing for EOL composites
Independent LCA report confirms the avoidance of up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton of process GFRP, calls on policymakers to recognize, build a supply chain for this circular composites solution.
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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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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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