Windblades
Laser projection system optimizes rotor blade manufacture
A series of systems installed by Z-Laser GmbH helped Nordex Group optimize fiber layup and positioning processes during the development of its 74-meter-long wind turbine blade.
Read MoreCETEC initiative established to commercialize technology for full composite wind turbine blade recyclability
New coalition involving Vestas, Olin, Danish Technological Institute and Aarhus University aims to close the recycling gap for thermoset epoxy composites.
Read MoreGurit Q1 2021 sales results indicate decline in lightweighting business
Composite Materials and Kitting negatively impacted by slowdown in China and reduced material pricing. Marine and industrial recover to pre-COVID-19 levels, aerospace stabilizes at low levels.
Read MoreCombining AC and DC dielectric measurements for cure monitoring of composites
Lambient Technologies advances dielectric analysis (DEA) for more reliable, affordable composites manufacturing.
Read MoreGE Renewable Energy to open new offshore wind blade manufacturing plant
The facility, located in Teesside, U.K., will address the U.K.’s offshore wind market needs and facilitate production of 107-meter-long blades beginning in 2023.
Read MoreAcciona, SSE Renewables sign agreement for offshore wind development
The partners will look to develop projects in Spain and Portugal, as well as jointly exploring other potential markets.
Read MoreOrbital Composites to demonstrate containerized 3D printing robots for AM wind blade manufacture
Project aims to demonstrate additive manufacturing of >100-meter-long composite wind blades with >25% reduced cost.
Read MoreHexPly XF surface materials satisfy high-quality wind blade surface finish
Suitable for prepreg and infusion processes, Hexcel’s HexPly XF reduce shell manufacturing time by up to 2 hours and removes all surface defects prior to painting.
Read MoreVestas unveils 15-MW offshore wind turbine with 115.5-meter-long blades
Industry’s largest rotor ups output by 65% versus 9.5 MW turbines, serial production for 2024.
Read MoreBYK earns additive certification for rotor blade applications
The BYK-C 8001 coupling agent offers 60% improved mechanical strength, design freedom and universal application for glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin systems.
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