Wind/Energy

Sustainability

Sustainable thermoplastics and additive manufacturing alliance forms in Colorado

Vartega, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association and a group of industry and academic partners have founded an Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing Infrastructure Development and Education (AMIDE) Alliance.

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Wind/Energy

Western Sydney wins American Solar Challenge

Western Sydney University won four out of five stages of the 2,800 km race with their carbon-fiber chassis solar-powered vehicle.

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Wind/Energy

New York announces US largest offshore wind development plan

The New York State Public Service Commission has set a course for a goal of 2,400 MW of new offshore wind generation by 2030.

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Consumer

2018 American Solar Challenge is underway

Participating vehicles are typically constructed of a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and powered by solar arrays and lithium ion batteries.

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Wind/Energy

TPI Composites and Vestas add two production lines in Mexico

The companies will add two more V136 blade manufacturing lines under an existing multiyear supply agreement. 

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Reinforcements with customized infusion speeds predicted as product of choice for wind turbine blades

Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces latest composites reinforcement product and prepares for new markets.

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Wind/Energy

MHI Vestas 9.5 MW offshore wind turbine receives final certification

The world’s most powerful commercially available wind turbine receives S class type certificate, clearing the way for installations to begin in late 2019.

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Carbon Fibers

Airborne Oil & Gas begins TCP Riser qualification program in South America

The thermoplastic composite pipe riser qualification program aims to provide a disruptive new riser pipe technology for operators with international deepwater applications.

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Wind/Energy

World of Composites pavilion to launch at Techtextil India 2019

World of Composites 2019 to promote fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) at Techtextil India international textiles and nonwovens trade fair.

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Wind/Energy

Owens Corning partners with CPIC to support growing wind energy demand

The two companies announced a joint investment in a new facility dedicated to the manufacture of high-modulus glass fiber products in China.

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microwire technology for composites