Natural Fibers
Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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University of Maine unveils 100% bio-based 3D-printed home
BioHome3D, made of wood fibers and bioresins and entirely 3D printed, highlights Maine’s effort to address the need for more affordable housing.
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Henry Royce Institute uses FET system for trials on more sustainable fibers from wood pulp
Fibre Extrusion Technology wet spinning system selected for sustainable, advanced materials research in the U.K.
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Helicoid Industries releases three use cases of Helicoid technology
Use case applications with Helicoid technology implementation demonstrated mechanical performance improvements, such as impact resistance and strength.
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Heartland completes first industrial hemp fiber life cycle assessment
Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies Heartland’s Imperium Filler natural fiber additive as a carbon-negative replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics.
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Grand Largue Composites, Sicomin enable flax fiber-built Class40 racing yacht
Fibers, fabrics, epoxy resins and adhesives from Sicomin helped realize the lightweight, strong and stiff Crosscall yacht, capable of tackling extreme ocean racing conditions.
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KTM Technologies motorsport component earns SPE Automotive Award
Brake disc protection comprises a balance of flax fibers and bio-based polyamides for almost 70% savings in CO2, improved recycling properties.
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Toyoda Gosei develops nanocellulose fiber-reinforced plastics for automotive parts
Newly developed CNF-reinforced plastic used in product transport containers combines 20% CNF in a general-purpose polypropylene, aims to reduce CO2 over the lifecycle of components.
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Faurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive
Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.
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Cobra Advanced Composites launches flax fiber-based visual finish components
New range of sustainable, low-density, production-ready composite components meet challenging automotive OEM standards for exterior and interior applications.
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