Wind/Energy
Strohm completes first 13 thermoplastic composite jumpers for ExxonMobil
The thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) jumpers were fabricated as part of the company’s Jumper on Demand concept aimed at flexible, high-volume part manufacture.
Read MoreRevolutionizing space composites: A new era of satellite materials
A new approach for high volumes of small satellite structures uses low-CTE, low-cost CFRP cellular core, robust single-ply skins and modular panel systems to cut lead time, labor and cost for reflectors, solar arrays and more.
Read MoreUniversity research studies potential of bladeless wind turbines
Insights from a new study from the University of Glasgow demonstrates how smaller-scale wind power generation, with designs achieved via computer modeling techniques, can scale up utility-grade systems.
Read MoreNlcomp begins construction of rFactory in Italy
The 200-square-meter facility represents nlcomp’s transition from startup to established business, accelerating expansion of its sustainable composite products from marine to also wind and other high-performance applications.
Read MoreGurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model
Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.
Read MoreSouth Asia wind park applies We4Ce, CNC Onsite tech for composite blade root remanufacturing
This on-site “Re-FIT” method eliminates the need for off-site transport, reducing blade waste, saving 60% in cost and finding a precision solution when drilling out defective bushings from fiberglass blades.
Read MoreBrainDrip scales up composite technology to meet current, future energy infrastructure needs
Next-generation composite pipe development with embedded, AI-enhanced health monitoring will modernize new and aging pipelines globally.
Read MoreRe-Wind Network completes first U.S. BladeBridge in Georgia
Beaverbrook Park now exhibits a 50-foot pedestrian bridge design consisting of a decommissioned wind blade flanked by two wooden decks.
Read MoreOceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée
For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.
Read MoreOceanbird wing sails to demonstrate wind-based marine propulsion
Part of project Orcelle Horizon, the composites-intensive, 560-square-meter structure will undergo ground-based testing before installation on a demonstrator shipping vessel.
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