Sustainability

Biomaterials

Evolving natural fiber technology to meet industry sustainability needs

From flax fiber composite boats to RV exterior panels to a circularity model with partnerships in various end markets, Greenboats strives toward its biomaterials and sustainable composites vision in an ever-changing market.

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Automotive

U.K. composite experts join SCALE-UP project supporting net-zero automotive tech

Advanced Propulsion Centre funding backs JLR, Helicoid, iCOMAT, Lineat Composites and others as they accelerate the growth of the U.K. automotive composite supply chain.

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Molds/Tools

Bladder-assisted compression molding derivative produces complex, autoclave-quality automotive parts

HP Composites’ AirPower technology enables high-rate CFRP roof production with 50% energy savings for the Maserati MC20.

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Thermoplastics

Envalior launches Pocan PBT compounds range with bio-based BDO

Used cooking oil is used as a base material for the PBT precursor and certified under ISCC PLUS. Recycled fiberglass content can be added for additional carbon footprint reduction.

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Epoxies

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

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Evonik publishes life cycle assessment data in online database

Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.

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Recycling

Asahi Kasei, Aquafil develop 3D printing material combining cellulose nanofiber, recycled PA6

Available as a pellet or filament, the material is said to exhibit formability and strength properties suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Technikum Laubholz opens pilot plant for wood-based carbon fibers

First production phase of WDBSD CF offers sustainable alternative for high-performance composites.

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Sustainability

EuReComp webinar to highlight chemical recycling of CFRPs

Free online webinar taking place Oct. 23, 2024 provides insights into the circularity of large composite structures, coinciding with EuReComp’s new survey launch focused on improving thermoset composites.

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Automation

Making an effort to move industry forward

A reflection on the insights, connections and collaboration afforded by attending composite industry events like SPE ACCE and CAMX.

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