National Composites Week

Automotive

Büfa partners with Končar to develop composite electric rail platform

Končar-Električna to use Büfa fire-retardant composite materials for electric vehicle development. 

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ATL/AFP

Carbon Axis releases the AFP head XPlace mk3

This standalone version enables the user to easily integrate AFP technology into existing robots or gantry systems.

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PM Group acquires Autonational Composites, Haak Group B.V.

PM Group has acquired Autonational Composites and Haak Group, establishing Autonational Solutions B.V. with composites, automation, sheet metal and processing divisions.

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Marine

Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat marks record trip across the Baltic

The electric vessel, claimed to be the first to cross the Baltic Sea, cuts traditional refueling needs in half, achieves 95% less operating costs, during the 150-nautical-mile journey.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential

Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.

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Aerospace

CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space

Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.

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Ross features fixed-tank dual-shaft mixer for composites

Charles Ross & Son Co. presents the Ross FDA-50, an agitated pressure reactor for processes that require control over mixing, temperature and pressure in a compact and portable module.

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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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