National Composites Week

Carbon Fibers

Watch: What to expect at Carbon Fiber 2024

Learn about some of the topics our expert presenters will explore at Carbon Fiber 2024.

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Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus

Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region. 

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Automation

Loop Technology completes installation of composite preformer with long-reach robots 

Delivery of 21-meter track, industrial robot arms and new cutting equipment enable the manufacture of large composite aerostructures at the Loop Technology Centre.

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AI-powered functionalities streamline Vericut knowledge accessibility

Vericut Intelligence (VI) and Vericut Assistant (VA) will act as knowledge and application hubs for Vericut software users to simplify information access.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies 750+ composite tube trailers

Mobile Pipeline and Virtual Pipeline trailer testing was achieved via modal acoustic emission, which eliminates invasive testing methods, trailer downtime and additional GHG emissions.

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Automation

Making an effort to move industry forward

A reflection on the insights, connections and collaboration afforded by attending composite industry events like SPE ACCE and CAMX.

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Aerospace

Agreement provides framework for commercial aerospace tech research 

RTX’s Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft enhance collaboration on high-speed intelligent inspection systems to enhance composite materials development, hydrogen propulsion, industrial design and more.

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People in composites: September 2024

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Lingrove, Space Walker and Charles Ross & Son Co. issue appointments and announcements related to the composites industry. 

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Trends

CompPair, Composite Recycling create recycled fiber roof scoop for Objectif Dunes rally buggy

CompPair and Composite Recycling introduce a roof scoop made of recycled fibers to an eco-efficient rally buggy, which channels airflow to the engine for optimal, sustainable performance.

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Asahi Kasei launches Lastan flame-retardant nonwoven for EV battery packs

Optimal protection against flames and particle blasts, the oxidized acrylic fiber material is suitable for various EV battery pack components to protect against thermal runaway events.

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