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CompositesWorld explores the world of fiber-reinforced composites technology. Our coverage digs into what's new and trending in composites design, tooling, materials and fabrication, and we share the stories of how these materials and processes come together in real-world applications for end markets like aerospace, automotive, marine and wind energy.
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JCB Aero aircraft interior flooring panels incorporate SHD composites
High-performance carbon fiber prepreg using SHD’s FRVC411 epoxy resin system resulted in a durable, compliant design for the MRO market.
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Luxfer Gas Cylinders awarded grant for 700-bar Type 4 tank development
Alberta Innovates initiative selected 20 applicants, including Luxfer, to advance hydrogen production, storage, transmission, distribution and use.
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TPI, UMaine, ORNL to leverage world’s largest polymer 3D printer for wind turbine tooling
Ingersoll Masterprint LFAM printer will be used to produce and demonstrate 100% recyclable tooling that could cut large composite blade development cycles and tooling costs by as much as 50%.
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New CMC turbine vanes successfully tested in wind tunnel
SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) inlet guide vanes for a high-pressure turbine are aimed for a geared turbofan and show promise for more efficient aeroengines with less weight and need for cooling.
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Blade2Circ project to facilitate sustainable next-gen wind blade designs
Coordinated by the Aitiip Technology Centre, the EU-funded project will design components to facilitate improved recyclabilty, exploring the performance of bio-based material options and novel degradation processes.
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CEAD, AES kick off U.S. symposium highlighting LFAM ecosystem
CEAD Flexbot print cell demonstrations and industry presentations showcased the emerging options in 3D printing for polymers, composites and more at AES’ Akron facility.
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NIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing
In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.
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Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy
An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient.
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Cryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks
Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.
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Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration
Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.
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