Materials
Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)
H2 economy is set back by Trump policies, tariffs and funding pivot to defense and AI, but composite tanks remain a key segment with sales in CNG/RNG, growth in New Space and potential for H2-electric aviation.
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IRT Jules Verne, partners launch SCRATCH TPC assembly project
A continuation of SPECTRA, this project’s technological building blocks will contribute to the deployment of a matured conduction welding solution to improve aerospace-grade TPC assembly.
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Illinois researchers derive useful polymer matrix upcycling through electrolysis strategy
CANS dynamic network process has proven the ability to chemically relink carbon-hydrogen bond sites on the main structure of the polymer chain, refunctionalizing thermoset matrix byproducts from CFRP waste.
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Korean researchers develop 3D printed CNT sensors for health monitoring, flexible electronics and smart textiles
CNT-based nanocomposites are optimized specifically for vat photopolymerization-type 3D printing, maintaining high stretchability and electrical conductivity.
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Bedford highlights GFRP screenwall for robust security, containment solutions
The screenwall, designed as perimeter protection, is ideal for secondary indoor or outdoor containment within the wastewater industry.
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Post Cure: NFPA-rated carbon fiber composite fire truck pump for firefighting, energy industries
Direct engine-driven systems or firetruck applications benefit from the lightweight, compact, high-volume centrifugal pump by KASE Pumping Systems.
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Huntsman Araldite epoxy adhesives are made safer, more sustainable
Reformulated adhesives, available in Europe, are free from BPA and CMR-classified substances. PCR plastic cartridges will also be introduced with some products.
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Kratos becomes exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL cargo drone
Five-year partnership leverages Kratos’ expertise in scaled infrastructure and delivering affordable, jet-powered composite unmanned aircraft to put the Chaparral into high-volume production.
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SGL Carbon and Carbon Cleanup form autocomposite recycling partnership
An AI-supported collection system, recycling program and CARB-E tech, already demonstrating CO2 part reduction in early automotive applications, are building recycling scalability.
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Fibre Glast 2001 laminating epoxy balances easy handling, professional-grade performance
The novel epoxy resin formation, targeting composites fabrication, improves finish clarity, enhances toughness and is cold temperature stable.
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