Sustainability
ÉireComposites, Wavefoil to produce retractable composite bow foils
Retractable composite bow foils for passenger ferries, fishing trawlers and yachts will lead to a more sustainable marine industry through a reduction in fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
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Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon
3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.
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Henkel collaborates on study to reduce carbon footprint of aerocomposite parts
Led by Boeing Germany, research group aims to combine traditional manufacturing with digital tools to decrease part weight, optimize production efficiency.
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Shellfish inspire chemists to develop stronger, more sustainable adhesives
Purdue University’s Jonathan Wilker studies the natural underwater adhesion of animals like shellfish to develop adhesives that are strong, sustainable, are made from food products and work underwater.
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Kordsa launches new structural reinforcement products
Kratos carbon fiber-reinforced materials are said to offer sustainable reinforcement for reinforcing existing concrete structures.
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The democratization of composites is reconfiguring supply chains
New robotic and digital technologies are enabling advanced in-house capabilities for small companies and innovative suppliers willing to embrace the move toward more affordable, sustainable composites.
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Aluminum-coated, multifilament yarn shields against electromagnetic radiation
FibreCoat and DBF Deutsche Basalt collaboration develops a material combining a basalt fiber core coated with aluminum that is light, strong, cheap and sustainable.
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New NCC research proves recycled composites can be used in new industry applications
EOL composite project successfully extracts carbon fiber from Airbus A320 vertical tail planes via pyrolysis. Reclaimed fibers will be processed and configured for an eventual cross-sector demonstrator.
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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
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CFM RISE program targets composites, additive manufacturing and hybrid electric
GE Aviation, Safran program targets more than 20% lower emissions, 100% compatibility with sustainable and hydrogen fuels, with a technology roadmap detailing CMC, composite fan blades and more.
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