Sustainability

Recycling

Kordsa joins EU-funded sustainability project

The main objective of the program is to demonstrate a set of innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for efficient recycling of plastics and thermoset resins.

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Aerospace

IRG CosiMo thermoplastic composites consortium unveils new facilities

IRG CosiMo combines companies along the whole thermoplastic composites process chain from materials to processing machinery to applications in automotive and aerospace.

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Construction

Bio-based composite bridge in The Netherlands

This summer, FiberCore Europe joined forces with TU Delft and Schiphol Logistics Park, and other firms and local agencies, on the design and construction of an ecologically sustainable composite footbridge made with bio-based materials.

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Automotive

Thermoplastic composites: Scenic view

First use of thermoplastic composite guide rails to replace aluminum brings many benefits to fixed-glass, roller-blind sunroof modules.

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A clean technology for clean, zero-emissions buses

Monocoque composite body designed to support all bus loads.

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Glass transition temperature testing of composites

The glass transition temperature of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is determined by a series of tests at increasing temperatures.

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Sustainability

Green Science Alliance Co. Ltd. manufactures new nano cellulose composites

The company has established a manufacturing process for mixing nano cellulose with various thermoplastic plastics.

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Aerospace

Sustainable, inline recycling of carbon fiber

Shocker Composites and R&M International are developing a supply chain for recycled CF with zero knockdown vs. virgin fiber, lower cost and, eventually, lengths delivering structural properties close to continuous fiber.

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Sustainability

Fraunhofer opens new project center for lightweight construction

The new center in Poland aims to promote the development and production of hybrid lightweight components.

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Carbon Fibers

New research project aims to boost electric vehicle performance

The research will develop cost effective, scalable carbon fiber composite solutions, with goal of boosting the performance of electric vehicles.

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