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Enabling thermoplastic composites with towpreg tailored for automation
As Suprem SA prepares for its 40th year in TPC materials and entry into the U.S. aerospace market, CW learns more about this company renowned for quality and its vision to deliver new products.
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MTorres, Airbus enable next-gen composites via thin-ply AFP
Redesigned hardware and optimized CAM software enable precise, defect-free, thin-ply laminates in closed/complex geometries for even lighter, more efficient pressure vessels and other high-performance composite structures.
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The world’s first 100% green carbon fiber, from Qatar
Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries (GCFI) discusses capacity, strategy and why Qatar is planning to have the first operational carbon fiber production line in the region.
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Wells Advanced Materials introduces Towpremax for advanced filament winding
High-performance prepreg tow enables efficient dry filament winding in pressure vessels like hydrogen storage cylinders, ensuring quality and productivity.
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Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements commissions its first circular glass fiber production line
L’Ardoise factory now produces SUSTAINA LOOP fiber, continuously incorporating fiberglass waste back into its production furnace, now running a hydrogen trial to significantly cut CO2 emissions.
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Donghua University demonstrates in situ consolidation of thick low-melt PAEK laminates
SNAPSHOT: Even without using heated tooling, the Center for Civil Aviation Composites achieved thermoplastic composite laminates with <1% voids, near-zero warpage and good consolidation, showing potential for OOA production.
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HyEnD e.V. uses Taniq software for lightweight carbon fiber engine
SNAPSHOT: Hybrid Engine Development’s successful liquid-fueled rocket engine features a lightweight fiber overwrap enabled by TaniqWind design software.
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Mejzlik Propellers develops degradation-resistant hub for foldable CFRP propeller
SNAPSHOT: Hub stays stable under long-term crossflow loads, remains predictable in extended forward-flight thanks to CFRP design and manufacturing expertise.
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All-CFRP, 125-foot-long Nomad 7 sailing catamaran to be launched in 2026
SNAPSHOT: SMM Composites, Multiplast and Avel Robotics work together on the vessel’s massive carbon fiber composite structures being built at FC Cube shipyard in France.
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RVmagnetics achieves extreme environment validation for MicroWire sensors
SNAPSHOT: MicroWire technology, already proven in composites, is now validated by U.K. National Physics Lab in ionizing radiation and cryogenic temperatures for defense, space and nuclear applications.
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CompSTLar project turns TPC materials into their own SHM systems
SNAPSHOT: The CompSTLar project is using laser-induced graphene to create seamless sensors within structural parts, combining data with simulations to enable virtual stress tests for in situ monitoring and prediction.
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Sinopec Capital invests in Forvia Hydrogen Solutions China
Sinopec invests €40 million, joins and strengthens Forvia’s subsidiary to accelerate growth and value via optimized supply chain including storage tanks, carbon fiber and resins as China aims for 500,000 hydrogen vehicles by 2030.
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