Wind/Energy
SGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre
The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.
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Index shows modest expansion on production and supplier delivery activity
The Composites Business Index moved lower in March as backlogs contracted, resulting from slowing of the previous month’s new orders growth and increased production activity.
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Titania works with Airbus D&S on reduced-cost infusion for UAVs
Industrial production of UAV parts 15% less cost, developed as part of the MALTA 2020 program.
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New research collaboration to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products
The ORNL and UMaine research team will work with the forest products industry to produce new bio-based materials that will be conducive to 3D printing a variety of products.
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U.S. wind development grows by 6,146 megawatts in first quarter
The American Wind Energy Association’s first quarter 2019 report also says the total pipeline of U.S. wind energy development has reached a record-breaking 39,161 megawatts.
Read MoreComposites: Irrational exuberance?
Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.
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Innovating composites to open new markets
From machine tools to trainer jets, CompoTech develops new design and process solutions.
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The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites
Although the long-anticipated market surge in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites remains largely in the future, basalt fiber manufacturers are making headway over the technical and market hurdles toward large-scale application.
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LM Wind Power manufactures longest wind turbine blade
The 107-meter-long blade has been designed for GE’s Haliade-X 12-megawatt offshore wind turbine.
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AWEA reports U.S. wind energy growth of 8 percent in 2018
The American Wind Energy Association also reports growth in wind energy jobs, revenues of more than $1 billion from wind energy and expected offshore wind growth.
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