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Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine
The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.
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Infinite Composites: Type V tanks for space, hydrogen, automotive and more
After a decade of proving its linerless, weight-saving composite tanks with NASA and more than 30 aerospace companies, this CryoSphere pioneer is scaling for growth in commercial space and sustainable transportation on Earth.
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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
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UNSW Canberra develops carbon fiber recycling method
New research indicates that novel recycling method only degrades carbon fibers by 30% versus 80-90%, targets use for automotive applications.
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Greenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction
The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.
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Forvia wins innovation awards for biocomposites, CFRP hydrogen tank
EU auto suppliers recognize NAFILean-R hemp/recycled PP materials and XL Tank storing 20 kilograms of CGH2.
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Cobra, Schmitt Marine collaborate on composite steering wheel for motor yachts
Primus CF wheel is comprised of carbon fiber prepreg skins and an epoxy glass fiber core, offered as a top-of-the-range option for premium vessel owners.
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Toray announces Torayca T1200 carbon fiber
Torayca T1200 offers an internal structure with high toughness, surpassing T1100 in tensile strength.
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SHD Group announces bio-content epoxy prepreg with flexible processing, extended out-life
VTB301 has up to 25% bio-content, and is capable in multiple forms of processing.
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Chomarat expands range of composite reinforcement options
Rovicore FM core and C-Weave Stabilized woven fabrics are designed to improve the quality and performance of composite materials.
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