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Natural Fibers 15 Nov 2023

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.

Trends 15 Nov 2023

Episode 43: Emphasizing the recycling of wind blades

CW Talks discusses Ford Motor Company’s involvement with the EMPHASIZING project, a UK consortium working to develop a material from recycled glass fiber with mechanical properties superior to virgin glass.

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Trends 14 Nov 2023

New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability

3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.

Trends 13 Nov 2023

Hypetex extends colored composites to marine industry

British composites company caters to aesthetic and high-performance needs of boatbuilders.

Trends 10 Nov 2023

GKN enhances aeroengine agreement with GE Aerospace

Extended deal sees new tech development and implementation for the GEnx, increased engine fan case supply and GKN’s addition to the repair network.

Lifecycle Analysis 24 Oct 2023

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.

Trends 20 Oct 2023

New CW microsite recognizes the importance of sustainability in composites manufacturing

To better organize and address the topic of sustainability, CW has curated this content into a focused digital hub for readership.

Aerospace 12 Oct 2023

A&P Technology awarded SBIR to further inline inspection

A&P Technology was recently awarded an AFWERX SBIR to expedite the development of inline inspection capabilities for braided composite components for hypersonics and military aircraft.

Trends 6 Oct 2023

Firefly Aerospace completes composite Blue Ghost lunar lander

First of two lunar missions under NASA’s CLPS initiative will launch in 2024 and conduct diverse technology demonstrations and scientific investigations on the moon’s surface.

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