Natural Fibers
Natural fiber composite wheelchair seat design aims for sustainable mobility
The National Composites Centre and Motivation provide an easily manufactured, locally sourced mobility solution for disabled people in developing countries.
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Renewable Materials Conference 2021 announces innovation award winners
Three winning innovations include a hemp fiber and thermoset bioresin chair collection, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners.
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Greenboats, Sicomin and Bcomp selected as JEC Innovation Awards 2021 finalists
Project partners nominated for an offshore nacelle manufactured with natural fiber composites, with a construction that saves approximately 60% CO2 equivalent and introduced viable options for the end of the nacelles’ life.
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Bercella, Formula Seven target motorsport innovation with natural fiber composite developments
AmpliTex flax fiber used to develop Formula SAE single-seater racing seat for better resistance, vibration absorption and reduced environmental impact.
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Advanced biocomposite technologies nominated for “Renewable Material of the Year” Innovation Award
Six nominees chosen for Renewable Materials Conference award, including India-based Malai Biomaterials Design for its plant leather biocomposite, and Netherlands-based Vepa and Plantics’ hemp chair.
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Easy Composites appointed as exclusive U.K. distributor of Eco-Technilin natural fiber reinforcements
Eco-Technilin natural fiber product range offers woven, nonwoven, UD and prepreg reinforcement options that are more sustainable, affordable alternatives to traditional reinforcements like glass fiber.
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All-electric SUV motorsport vehicle incorporates Bcomp natural fiber bodywork
In preparation for the Extreme E racing series, Spark vehicles use ampliTex and powerRibs technologies for more sustainable, efficient and safe off-roading.
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AIMPLAS develops pultruded bio-based profiles for rural and urban development
European BASAJAUN project to optimize sustainable urban development and improve the rural economy via novel bio-based materials, products and building systems.
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Optimized fiber reinforcements, fabrics, NCFs
In this Digital Demo, Vectorply provides an overview of its fiber formatting capabilities and technical support operations.
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FLOKI 6.5 mini racing yacht integrates bio-based Sicomin GreenPoxy resins
Staying true to the roots of its racing class, FLOKI 6.5 is built entirely from bio-based/recyclable raw materials without compromising on performance or processability.
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