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Norco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines
The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.
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Evonik, Lehvoss launch fiber-reinforced polyamide for SLS
Collaboratively, Lehvoss has developed Luvosint PA613 9711 CF, which is capable of being processed via standard laser sintering machines.
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Carbon Fiber 2023: See you there
CompositesWorld’s Carbon Fiber Conference, in its 26th year, will be held Nov. 28-30 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. There are many good reasons to attend.
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DITF researches lignin-based protective coating for natural fiber geotextiles
The bio-based coating was applied to yarns and textile surfaces to extend service life with positive results, suggesting its future application in civil engineering.
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Solvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway
Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.
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Hexcel presents HexPly prepregs geared toward marine
New intermediate and high modulus HexPly M79 composite materials are optimized for best-in-class performance.
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Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers
The strategic move strengthens Quantum’s position in the development of technical textile solutions for composites.
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DITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.
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Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels
Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.
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Apply Carbon establishes mass recycled carbon fiber production facility
Apply Carbon has completed the commission of a fully automated production plant for recycled carbon fibers, with an estimated capacity of 4,000 metric tons.
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