Materials
ExxonMobil installs Proxxima resin system-based MST-Bar at own plastics plant in Mont Belvieu
Approximately 40,000 linear feet of Proxxima GFRP rebar was shipped and installed in three weeks to reinforce the plant’s heavily used roads, a display of confidence in ExxonMobil’s own product.
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Thermolysis features ExCfiber for concrete reinforcement
Proven in multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects, the rCF reinforcement outperforms steel, slashes carbon emissions and doubles structural lifespan.
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Sicomin bio-based SR GreenPoxy 550 wood and fiber resin demonstrates raceboat construction prowess
Reformulated CMR-free epoxy system replicates legacy resin handling and performance properties, proving its bonding and laminating capabilities through the Greenscow racing yacht design.
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Cycle Inspect announces carbon fiber NDT certification program purpose-built for cycling industry
Full certification targets bicycle MRO professionals, offering comprehensive composite material theory, UT and inspection training that aligns with ASNT standards.
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Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts
Greene Tweed examines failure behavior, identifying key factors for improvement and demonstrating sufficient design for complex-shaped aeroengine components.
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Gjenkraft, Owens Corning bolster use of post-industrial fiberglass waste
Per a new agreement, Gjenkraft’s thermolysis recycling process will support the introduction of recycled glass fibers into Owens Corning’s production of new glass fibers.
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DITF and Leki Lenhart demonstrate durable, pultruded natural fiber sports poles
Regionally harvested hemp fibers and a ~42% organic matrix prove their mettle against aluminum and carbon fiber for resilient structures.
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Uplift360, Leonardo partnership turns EOL composite rotor blade into prototype drone arm
ChemR process successfully repurposes carbon fibers into a structural component, turning waste into a more secure, domestic resource for the U.K.
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CFRP boosts power, drops weight for next-gen fire truck pumps
Carbon fiber enables KASE Pumping Systems to eliminate corrosion and increase durability, including a high-capacity 6,500-gpm, ultra-compact 200-pound pump that aids emergency services.
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FlexCyle project targets TPC waste recovery, repurposing at same site
Led by the Brightland Materials Center, consortium members are developing a flexible process chain, demonstrated via battery casings and wind blades, to repurpose waste directly where it is generated.
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