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Industry alliance targets closed-loop circularity for nautical construction
Six partners will deliver a composites circularity model from recycled waste to final boat production as a jumping off point for industries beyond marine.
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ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
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Conbility thermoplastics system installation supports TITK R&D
LATW and tape winding machine enhances TITK Rudolstadt’s ability to conduct advanced thermoplastic R&D projects, particularly for aerospace.
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V2 Group, Caracol achieve large-format 3D printed monolithic boat
Functional glass fiber-reinforced rPP catamaran offers a tangible example of 3D printing’s ability to accelerate production time, minimize material waste and manufacture quality nautical structures.
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Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite
SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.
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Aimplas joins REFEST project for small fishing fleet vessel retrofit
Aimplas’ objectives considering composites for hull appendages and battery boxes add to REFEST’s core technical activities which aim to reduce emissions by up to 40% in traditional fishing vessels.
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Composites portfolio targets thermoplastics, flame-retardant solutions
JEC World 2025: Avient showcases its portfolio of advanced composites and engineered fiber solutions, including its Hammerhead FR flame-retardant thermoplastic composite panels.
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Strohm, Unitech Offshore to deliver integrated TCP subsea pipeline
Use of Unitech connectors and Strohm composite pipes will achieve flange-less end-to-end subsea jumper connection system, simplifying installation and ensuring long-lasting performance.
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NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs
Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.
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Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen
Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.
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