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Bcomp closes $40 million Series C funding to accelerate flax fiber adoption

New funding round supports enhanced production capacity, commercial automotive opportunities and new market support for flax fiber-based composite solutions.

JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more

CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.

Flax fiber-based technologies target application diversity

JEC World 2024: Bcomp continues the tradition of exhibiting components from diverse markets, including motorsport, wider mobility and performance sports equipment, that incorporate ampliTex and powerRibs fibers.

Optimizing machining for composites: Tool designs, processes and Industry 4.0 systems

Hufschmied moves beyond optimized milling and drilling tools to develop SonicShark inline quality control system and Cutting Edge World cloud platform for optimized tool use and processes.

Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2024)

Light weight and high performance continue to make composites popular in the elite sporting good market. Sustainability in both materials and recycling solutions are a key innovation area.

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine

The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.

Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels

Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.

NLcomp launches recyclable composite sailing boat Ecoracer30

Italian startup featured its 30-foot sustainable production boat at the Ocean Race Grand Finale in Genoa, Italy, citing the challenges, highlights and future related to its development.

Flax composites enter serial automotive production via Volvo EX30

The small SUV, which focuses on sustainability and is designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any model in Volvo Cars’ history, incorporates Bcomp ampliTex fibers in its dashboard and door trim.

JEC World 2023 highlights: Recyclable resins, renewable energy solutions, award-winning automotive

CW technical editor Hannah Mason recaps some of the technology on display at JEC World, including natural, bio-based or recyclable materials solutions, innovative automotive and renewable energy components and more.

Thomas Tison, NLComp head biocomposite ecoFoiler development

The fully recyclable, 3.80-meter foiling dingy concept, as demoed at JEC World 2023, sets the bar for watercraft that are accessible to a broad spectrum of sailors.

Natural fiber composites: Growing to fit sustainability needs

Led by global and industry-wide sustainability goals, commercial interest in flax and hemp fiber-reinforced composites grows into higher-performance, higher-volume applications.

Composites end markets: Automotive (2023)

Electrification and a focus on sustainability lead to opportunities and innovations in composites, from battery enclosures to structural components and more.

Super Formula, Bcomp announce sustainable fiber composite bodywork

Japan’s premiere single-seater race series confirms hybrid composite parts for SF23 chassis as part of Next 50 plan.

Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover

Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.

Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.

Furniture designer incorporates Bcomp natural fibers into luxury REI chair

Tras, a Japanese design and manufacturing studio, draws from decades of composites work in motorsport to develop the sustainable ampliTEX-based chair.

Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components

Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.

BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date

Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.

Augmenting engineered thermoplastics with natural fibers

The Paris Climate Accord mandate for net-zero carbon by 2050 has kick-started an innovation revolution for natural fibers and sustainably engineered resins.

JEC World 2022, Part 2: Recycling, natural fibers and additive manufacturing

CW associate editor Hannah Mason recaps several technologies seen on display at JEC World 2022, including new developments from Bcomp, Massivit 3D, Gen 2 Carbon and more.

Mercedes-AMG GT4 race cars now equipped with Bcomp natural fiber composite bumpers

Bcomp works with engineering specialist HWA to phase in natural fiber bumpers, replacing carbon fiber versions. Analyses report a 90% reduction in material emissions and thermal energy recovery potential.

BMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components

Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.

Bcomp, KTM Technologies brake cover listed as finalist for JEC Innovation Awards 2022

Flax fibers were used to reduce the CO2 emission of the motocross brake cover by 82%, with KTM’s Conexus for effective bonding between thermoset and thermoplastic parts.

JEC World reveals 2022 Innovation Awards finalists

Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and fostered cooperation between players in the composite industry, with 30 finalists in ten categories.

Bcomp invests in new Fribourg production facility

New in-house capabilities will allow the sustainable lightweight manufacturer to explore a more scalable production process for its natural fiber solutions.

Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports

The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.

Natural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled

The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.

Porsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites

The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.

Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs

Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

Greenboats, Sicomin and Bcomp selected as JEC Innovation Awards 2021 finalists

Project partners nominated for an offshore nacelle manufactured with natural fiber composites, with a construction that saves approximately 60% CO2 equivalent and introduced viable options for the end of the nacelles’ life.

Leaders in composites and continuous fiber AM to speak at MarineAM event

Inaugural two-day conference in July will feature 9T Labs, BComp, Com&Sens, Hexcel, Airborne, moi composites and others.

Sicomin GreenPoxy resins contribute to first NFC wind turbine nacelle

Sicomin’s bio-based resins, intumescent FR gelcoats and UV-resistant clear coatings meet stringent requirements for Greenboats’ 7.3-meter natural fiber composite nacelle.

Polestar announces production plans for natural composites-intensive BEV

The Precept battery electric vehicle, developed by Volvo’s Polestar brand, is said to feature Bcomp interior and exterior flax fiber composite panels.

Natural fiber crash box design for motorsport

The natural fiber Front Impact Absorbing Structure (FIAS) prototype showed desired crash behavior and eradication of sharp splintering, proving it as an alternative to carbon fiber in motorsport applications.

Porsche, Bcomp collaborate on racing car with all-natural fiber composite bodywork

The Cayman 718 GT4 CS delivers a full natural fiber composite bodywork kit for the Four Motors racing team at the 24 Hours Nürburgring race.

McLaren, Bcomp use natural composite fibers in F1 racing seat

The flax fibers meet strength and stiffness requirements while reducing vibration, cost, enhancing safety and lowering its CO2 footprint by 75%.

Volta Trucks incorporates Bcomp’s natural fiber technologies in automotive application

Bcomp’s natural flax fibers and bio-based resin derived from rapeseed oil ensures sustainability, safety and significant weight savings.

German racing series shifts to natural fiber application

German racing series DTM says the shift away from carbon fibers will be more cost-efficient, improve lightweighting and reduce the organization’s ecological footprint.

Gurit features core materials, adhesives, resins, molds for wind, aerospace

Gurit is featuring its offerings and expertise for wind energy, composite tooling and lightweighting applications such as aerospace, rail, healthcare and marine.

Six candidates nominated for "Biocomposite of the Year 2019"

Natural fiber composites and wood plastic composites compete for 7th annual innovation award.

Natural fiber enables e-bike for package delivery

New parcel delivery vehicle concept employs a natural fiber prepreg for low weight, vibration dampening, non-conductivity and flame retardancy.

Natural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?

Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.

Volvo XC60 demonstrator employs Bcomp's natural fiber reinforcement technology

Bcomp’s renewable fiber reinforcements are used in interior panels in the recycled plastics demonstrator vehicle XC60 to overcome the degraded properties of recycled plastic.

Natural fiber composites: Market share, one part at a time

Suppliers and adventurous composites fabricators put the “feel good” aspect in the rearview mirror, winning customers by competing on price and performance.

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