Natural Fibers
JEC World 2022, Part 2: Recycling, natural fibers and additive manufacturing
CW associate editor Hannah Mason recaps several technologies seen on display at JEC World 2022, including new developments from Bcomp, Massivit 3D, Gen 2 Carbon and more.
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Formula Electric Belgium's Titan race car features EconCore rPET honeycomb
Front wings and undertray comprise the honeycomb core material, the latter reducing wing weight by 26% compared to the previous year, and able to withstand forces 1,000 times its own weight.
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Hexcel announces HexPly Nature Range
Natural fibers combined with bio-derived epoxy resins provide sustainable options for industrial markets with same high performance.
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RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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TU/e leads project for “Smart Circular Bridge” made of biocomposites
The Netherlands-based 15-meter bridge for pedestrians and cyclists incorporates flax fibers reinforced by bioresin with glass fiber optic sensors to assist in ongoing research.
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Mercedes-AMG GT4 race cars now equipped with Bcomp natural fiber composite bumpers
Bcomp works with engineering specialist HWA to phase in natural fiber bumpers, replacing carbon fiber versions. Analyses report a 90% reduction in material emissions and thermal energy recovery potential.
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Basanite basalt rebar chosen to reinforce underground concrete structures
Indian Creek Village, an island municipality located in Florida, selected BasaFlex and BasaMesh fiber reinforcement products as alternatives to steel rebar.
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INCA Renewtech to build advanced biocomposites manufacturing facility in Alberta, Canada
The fiber processing and composites manufacturing facility will ramp up INCA’s production of highly refined short and long fibers to substitute increasingly scarce balsa wood in boats, wind turbine blades, rail and automotive.
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Saertex enters into sustainable partnership with Terre de Lin for flax fibers
The Normandy-based supplier will enhance Saertex’s textile composite capabilities in markets such as marine and sports and leisure.
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BMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components
Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.
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