National Composites Week

Prepregs

Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range

Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.

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Thermoplastics

FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics

The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components. 

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Infusion

Novel insert technology enables arc stud welding with composites

FAUSST technology enables fast, reliably welded connection of metal components in composite structures.

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Aerospace

Greene Tweed features thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets

Greene Tweed introduces Xycomp DLF aerospace brackets as high-performance, recyclable alternatives to metallic materials. 

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Core

Composite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop

Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide. 

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Wind/Energy

U.S. approves Maryland offshore wind, finalizes EA for Maine project

BOEM has finalized its environmental review of East coast commercial wind energy leases, and the DOI approved its 10th offshore wind project in Maryland.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Shawmut acquires Fairystone Fabrics

Shawmut Infinite’s purchase of the warp-knitting supplier supports the company’s vision for a fully integrated textile and textile composite supply chain in North America. 

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America’s Cup showcases composites-intensive AC40 foiling yacht designs

This year’s Youth America’s Cup and Puig Women’s America’s Cup teams are supported by North Sails, Southern Spars and Future Fibres.

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Aerospace

Uavos OEM program enables high-efficiency CFRP rotor blades

Development of new all-composite helicopter retrofit blades with stainless steel leading edges highlights the company’s focus on greater operational efficiency and high resistance to harsh environments.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option

Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.

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