Sustainability

Thermoplastics

The state of recycled carbon fiber

As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?

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Sustainability

Asahi Kasei joins investment in supply chain traceability, transparency system

Alongside three other partners, Asahi Kasei helped raise €11 million to accelerate Circularise, a Netherlands startup enabling traceability of information for raw materials recycling, biomass and more.  

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Sustainability

Zebra Technologies survey reveals expectations for transparency in automotive manufacturing

Study reveals high demand for knowing the origin and sustainability level of materials and automotive parts as well as receiving an end-to-end view of the manufacturing process.  

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Wind/Energy

DNV, Reodor Studios create digital service for sustainable wind farm decommissioning

New ReWind service will enable recyclability assessment and sustainable end-of-life planning for wind turbines.  

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Sustainability

FACC commits to sustainable packaging, aims for carbon-neutral manufacturing by 2040

Composites aerospace parts manufacturer uses novel approach to packaging when shipping worldwide for significant annual CO2 savings.   

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Glass Fibers

IIT Mandi researchers use microwaves, eco-friendly chemicals to recover glass fibers

Development of a rapid, sustainable microwave-assisted chemical recycling process targets decommissioned wind turbine blades, promotes decreased landfill disposal.  

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Focus on Design

Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover

Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.

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Lilium, Saudia Airlines announce plan to bring electric air mobility to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s national airline invests in sustainable air mobility with plans to purchase 100 all-electric Lilium Jets and support certification across the MENA region.

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Sustainability

Henry Royce Institute uses FET system for trials on more sustainable fibers from wood pulp

Fibre Extrusion Technology wet spinning system selected for sustainable, advanced materials research in the U.K.    

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Carbon Fibers

€34 million Series A advances Fairmat composite materials recycling goals

The company’s plans for the funds include accelerating the deployment of its robotized industrial capabilities to recycle carbon fiber, expanding internationally and entering new verticals with its sustainability solutions.  

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