Trends

Glass Fibers

SCABAEGO project develops bioactive composite that supports healing of broken bones

Fraunhofer IFAM researchers and partners combine biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone and bioactive glass to 3D print custom-fit structures for bone fracture sites.

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Automotive

Voith Composites certifies towpreg-wound Carbon4Tank for on-road use

Type IV hydrogen storage tank has earned type approval under UNECE R 134 after meeting stringent performance requirements.

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Trends

Future Fibres’ LiMit Collar protects composite rigging against lightning

Multi-material system wins DAME Design Award 2023 for mitigating damage caused by direct or induced lightning currents to carbon fiber and metallic mast rigging for watercraft.

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Trends

Element, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities

Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.

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Recycling

Holy Technologies platform enhances carbon fiber component recyclability

Through independent testing, the deep-tech startup confirms high mechanical properties preservation, and potential to give recycled carbon fibers up to seven lives when using its Infinite Component Platform.

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Trends

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

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Wind/Energy

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.

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Carbon Fibers

Toray obtains ISCC certification for European carbon fiber production facilities

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe will product and supply carbon fibers derived from biomass and recycled materials, with future plans to obtain ISCC Plus certification for Japan and U.S. plants by 2024.

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Pressure Vessels

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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Natural Fibers

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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NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Thermwood Corp.
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