Sustainability
Chemical simulation to achieve sustainable composite materials testing
A collaboration between Molydyn, Bitzrez and the AMRC target the development of a viscosity modeling capability for quicker and more sustainable materials design.
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PRF Composite Materials launches Reepreg composite
The new sustainable prepreg material is made using recycled carbon fiber prepreg waste, is drapeable and can be easily handled.
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Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement
A catalog of novel, sustainable composites, including bio-resins, biomass-derived nanofillers and additives, fiber-based textiles and corresponding technologies, will be developed during this three-year EU project.
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Dieffenbacher TailoredPress promotes 70% energy savings
Variable-speed pump drives minimize unnecessary energy consumption during metal and composites forming operations.
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SPE introduces second keynote for ACCE 2023
General Motors’ Jason Coryell will be talking sustainability initiatives in automotive in his presentation, “A Role for Composites in GM’s Vision for Simulation-Driven & Sustainable Material Impact.”
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Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe
Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.
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Vartega expands operations with new facility
Carbon fiber recycling specialist Vartega cut the ribbon on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Denver, Colo., U.S.
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Rolls-Royce successfully tests UltraFan aeroengine demonstrator
First tests with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) were performed at a large, indoor aeroengine testing facility in Derby, U.K., advancing the UltraFan’s decade-long development.
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Teijin highlights composites initiatives targeting carbon neutrality
Carbon fiber LCA methods, improving material carbon footprint and overall lightweighting opportunities for customers are just a few ways in which the Teijin Group expects to meet its 30% emissions reduction target.
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JEC World 2023 highlights: Recyclable resins, renewable energy solutions, award-winning automotive
CW technical editor Hannah Mason recaps some of the technology on display at JEC World, including natural, bio-based or recyclable materials solutions, innovative automotive and renewable energy components and more.
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