Sustainability

Pressure Vessels 4 May 2023

Report finds US offshore wind will continue on upward trajectory

Research from Renewables Consulting Group, as reported by NA Wind Power, finds the U.S. offshore wind market has moved into the construction phase for large-scale projects.

Carbon Fibers 1 May 2023

SHD, Lineat signs terms for sustainable carbon fiber composites

Alignment of “recycled” and waste carbon fiber material via a patented manufacturing technology process will encourage more sustainable, circular composite materials development.

Wind/Energy 27 Apr 2023

Future Materials Group report addresses advanced materials and climate change

Report analyzes sustainability strategy development, the role of carbon fiber in the global energy transition, and profitability challenges faced by wind OEMs.

Recycling 26 Apr 2023

ELIOT Project finds solvolysis best method for aerospace biocomposites recycling

Aimplas and TNO study analyzed 12 methods for six different biocomposites. Solvolysis and pyrolysis proved the two most promising alternatives tested in large-scale production at a pilot plant.

Thermoplastics 26 Apr 2023

JEC World 2023 exhibit preview: Xenia Materials

The company is launching Xegreen, a product family of thermoplastic materials made from recycled fibers.

Thermoplastics 25 Apr 2023

Robotized system makes overmolding mobile, flexible

Anybrid’s ROBIN demonstrates inline/offline functionalization of profiles, 3D-printed panels and bio-based materials for more efficient, sustainable composite parts.

Sustainability 18 Apr 2023

DIAB commits to circular business model

Diab uses recycled raw materials to make core materials; Diab customers can use such products with recycled content to help lower their carbon footprint and Diab assists in reusing its products at end of life.

Recycling 18 Apr 2023

Aluula, University of British Columbia develop recycling process for UHMWPE fiber composites

The researchers have developed high-strength molded panels made from recycled materials.

Sustainability 17 Apr 2023

Composites-reinforced concrete for sustainable data center construction

Metromont’s C-GRID-reinforced insulated precast concrete’s high strength, durability, light weight and ease of installation improve data center performance, construction time and sustainability.