Thermoplastics
UBQ Materials awarded ISO certifications for waste-derived thermoplastic
The Israeli startup’s bio-based material achieves international recognition as a raw material for industrial manufacturing applications.
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Carbon Mobile carbon fiber smartphone unlocks RF signal permeation capabilities
Housing is made from Lanxess Tepex thermoplastics reinforced with 1K continuous carbon fiber using Carbon Mobile’s patented HyRECM process for a “radio-enabled” composite material.
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Automated weaving system targets high-performance, high-volume applications
Startup WEAV3D Inc.’s technology produces highly tunable, woven lattice reinforcements for cost-effective, high-volume automotive composites and precast concrete applications.
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ECOFUNEL program develops thermoplastic compound with increased electrical conductivity
Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic shows eight times more electrical conductivity as compared to the reference material with only a 20% decrease in mechanical properties.
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Challenges of laser-assisted tape winding of thermoplastic composites
Practical solutions for process-related challenges in LATW, which has great potential for pressure vessels and storage tanks.
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Thermwood advances LSAM capabilities with automatic print temperature monitoring
Thermal Sensor Layer Automation system uses a non-contact temperature sensor for continuous temperature data, ensuring precise fusion between large-scale thermoplastic printed layers.
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EU LEVIS project to develop lightweight components for electric vehicles
Consortium to develop three large-scale, real-case demonstrators using multi-material solutions based on thermoplastic carbon fiber compounds integrated with metals.
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ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
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BÜFA Thermoplastic Composites offers B-PREG natural fiber-based semi-finished products
Portfolio expanded to include flax fiber/polypropylene UD prepreg tapes, woven prepregs and flax fabrics.
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Xenia Materials signs strategic partnership with Shenzhen Jiejiayou
Shenzhen Jiejiayou Material Technology to distribute Xenia’s thermoplastic composites families, XECARB, XEBRID and XEGLASS.
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