Sustainability
ASCEND program update: Designing next-gen, high-rate auto and aerospace composites
GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K.-based partners share goals and progress aiming at high-rate, Industry 4.0-enabled, sustainable materials and processes.
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Kuusakoski announces plans for composite recycling plant in Finland
New composite shredding and treatment plant in southern Finland will enable the co-processing of composite waste for cement production.
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Siemens Gamesa to establish offshore wind turbine nacelle facility in New York
Second U.S. facility and several new supplier facilities are intended to build economic, employment and environmental sustainability in the U.S.
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Toray, University of Chicago speed up polymer recycling R&D
A jointly developed multi-scale computational predictive technique can accurately predict viscoelasticity from the chemical structures of polymers, ramping up product maturation.
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European SUSPENS project targets green composites production
The 13-partner program will addresses the challenge of reducing the environmental footprint of sandwich and hollow composite structures via bio-sourced resins and carbon fiber precursors.
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Mitsui Chemicals, Microwave Chemical install demonstration facility for eco-friendly carbon fiber
Microwave-based Carbon-MX process could cut energy consumption by 50% and CO2 emissions by 90%.
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Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
A novel chemical process, developed within the CETEC initiative with partners Olin and Stena Recycling, is capable of breaking down epoxy resin to virgin-grade material.
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LIST opens innovation center focusing on sustainable composite materials
The Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM) will be supported by major players in rail, aerospace, automotive and space to transition sustainable composites research to commercialization.
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Isoco, V Frames, Lehvoss introduce recycled, biopolymer composites to bike frames
Bio-based, performance-optimized composite materials promote more lightweight, stiff and impact resistant E-bike frames and components.
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Novel composite technology replaces welded joints in tubular structures
The Tree Composites TC-joint replaces traditional welding in jacket foundations for offshore wind turbine generator applications, advancing the world’s quest for fast, sustainable energy deployment.
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