Marine

Infusion

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG

Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.

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Marine

GreenLight project explores fire-resistant and bio-based FRPs for structural lightweight design in ships

Project leader Fraunhofer IFAM and six associated partners to study FRPs such as polybenzoxazine- and benzoxazine-based composite materials to meet strict safety regulations, requirements on passenger ships.

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Natural Fibers

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Composite fabrics from Microtex are made for performance and style. The company uses raw materials such as carbon fibers, linen, glass fibers, aramid fibers and other high-performance fibers.

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Feature

Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures

Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.

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Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs

Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.

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Sustainable Marine carbon fiber tidal turbine rotors pass accelerated lifetime testing

Rigorous testing performed at the National University of Ireland, Galway successfully subjected the 4-meter blades to conditions equivalent to 20 years of operation in the field.

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Sustainability

ÉireComposites, Wavefoil to produce retractable composite bow foils

Retractable composite bow foils for passenger ferries, fishing trawlers and yachts will lead to a more sustainable marine industry through a reduction in fuel consumption and reduced emissions.

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Marine

Hexagon Purus accelerates zero-emissions efforts for maritime industry

Newly established Hexagon Purus Maritime AS expects to advance composite hydrogen storage vessel commercialization to bring zero-emission technology to the maritime industry, with a focus on Norway.

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Marine

Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives expands polishing compound and surface finishing line

The more comprehensive Farécla line continues to eliminate process steps and enhance productivity for marine and composite applications with more than ten new compounds and wool pads.

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Carbon Fibers

Cobra International supports composite electric hydrofoil board evolution

Cobra continues to deliver materials, production process support, as well as manufacture Fliteboard’s carbon fiber Fliteboard Series 2 surfboards.  

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Airtech
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Harper International Carbon Fiber
industrial CNC routers
Thermwood Corp.
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut
Airtech International Inc.