Pressure Vessels
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.
Read MoreCosiMo: 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.
WatchAlstom 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.
Read MoreHydrogen 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.
Read MoreSolvay 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.
Read MoreHyundai 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.
Read MoreReady or not, here come flying taxis and hydrogen
Composites are ripe for entry into a variety of markets, but advanced air mobility and hydrogen storage are poised to put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain.
Read MoreHexagon Purus, Ballard to power Class 6 fuel cell electric truck
Hydrogen truck will take advantage of Ballard’s FCmove fuel cell module and Hexagon’s Type IV hydrogen storage systems and ProPack battery storage for zero-emissions commercial transportation.
Read MoreComposite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
WatchIljin Hysolus, Korea's leading composite tank producer for hydrogen storage, sets IPO for Sept. 3
Demand for hydrogen tanks is projected to support sustained growth, according to the company.
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