Pressure Vessels
Hexagon Purus joins ZeroCoaster project study for hydrogen development in maritime applications
Study aims to research, evaluate and present zero-emission ship design solutions, with Hexagon Purus’ expertise in storage and distribution of compressed hydrogen gas.
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$62 million financing round accelerates Universal Hydrogen's first test flight to 2022
Total raised capital reaches $85 million to conduct the first test flight of Universal Hydrogen’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with composite storage tanks on a 40+ passenger regional airliner in 2022.
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Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 2
Potential for Type IV composite tanks in H2 refueling stations and distribution, plus targeted cost reductions and emerging technologies for tank recertification and monitoring.
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University startup is developing composite storage vessels
Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.
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Hexagon Purus acquires high-pressure gas storage systems company Wystrach
A long-standing customer and partner of Hexagon Purus, Wystrach’s inclusion will enables the expansion of Hexagon Purus’ Type IV pressure vessel portfolio to systems solutions beyond mobility.
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CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
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Alstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail
Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.
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Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1
Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.
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Solvay completes South Carolina facility installation, adds to U.S. thermoplastic composite capacity
Facility development is fueled by increasing energy, aerospace and automotive demand, and will manufacture UD PVDF, PPS and PEEK tapes.
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Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
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