Trends

Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace partners with GKN Aerospace on wing structure for VA-X4 eVTOL

GKN will deliver wing structures and wiring systems for the composites-intensive, zero-emissions aircraft.

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FRP Rebar

Saudi Aramco inaugurates first GFRP rebar production facility

A joint venture between Pultron and IKK now has a dedicated facility, IKK Mateenbar, to manufacture and supply corrosion-free fiberglass rebar for infrastructure projects in Saudia Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa.

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Consumer

VABO Composites' maritime fire doors pass 60-minute resistance test

FRD60 composite doors cover all B15 and B30 requirements and enhance VABO portfolio for the company’s commercial, superyacht and naval sector client base.

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ATL/AFP

Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture

Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.

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Trends

Hybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project

3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview

The composites industry is gearing up for CAMX 2021 in Dallas, Texas, the first in-person major trade event in more than two years.

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Wind/Energy

MingYang Smart Energy launches MySE 16.0-242 offshore hybrid drive wind turbine

Reported to be the world’s largest offshore hybrid drive wind turbine with a 242-meter diameter rotor, 118-meter-long blades and 46,000-square-meter swept area, the MySE 16.0-242 enhances energy production, CO2 elimination and efficiency capabilities.

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Glass Fibers

ST Bungalow to demonstrate fiberglass roofing solution from recycled wind blades

The New York-based startup recently partnered with a wind blade recycling company and plans to produce its first full-scale prototypes this year.

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Trends

Hexagon Purus announces new manufacturing facility for composite battery packs, hydrogen fuel storage systems

The Hexagon Group spin-off has broken ground on the 60,000-square-foot micro-factory, based in Kelowna, Canada, which is scheduled for 2022 completion.

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Trends

Industry veterans form new company to produce next-gen natural fiber composites

With deep roots in agricultural hemp production, INCA Renewable Technologies is set to produce lighter, stronger, greener and less costly composites.  

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