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VIEW ALLZeroAvia is selected for €21 million EU grant application to deliver H2 aircraft network in Norway
Cessna Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZA600 powertrains and established supporting airport hydrogen fuel technologies will introduce zero-emissions aircraft to the European Economic Area in 2028.
Read MoreBedford introduces GFRP decking options for pedestrian bridges
Resilient composite decking includes PRODeck LV for light-duty pedestrian traffic, PRODeck H5 for heavy-duty or harsh environments and Southern Yellow Pine for pedestrian and equestrian bridges.
Read MoreAward-winning Oder river bridge cuts 500 tons of steel with CFRP tension cables
Developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, the Oder Bridge near Küstrin is a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, enabling 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.
Read MoreComposite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support
Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.
Read MoreWoven UD fabric enhances scalable carbon fiber options for infrastructure
CAMX 2025: Zoltek introduces PX35 woven UD fabric which bridges the gap between performance and affordability for retrofit and new build scenarios.
Read MoreBrainDrip scales up composite technology to meet current, future energy infrastructure needs
Next-generation composite pipe development with embedded, AI-enhanced health monitoring will modernize new and aging pipelines globally.
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UMaine ASCC secures $8 million USDOT partnership
Building on its years of work in composites, ARPA-I funding will enable the university to further develop and prototype low-cost composite bridge materials via the X-Bridge program.
Read MoreRe-Wind Network completes first U.S. BladeBridge in Georgia
Beaverbrook Park now exhibits a 50-foot pedestrian bridge design consisting of a decommissioned wind blade flanked by two wooden decks.
Read MoreR-Tech Materials offers accredited composite rebar testing
The independent U.K. lab has has developed a comprehensive suite of materials testing capabilities tailored to the growing demands of the construction sector.
Read MorePremier Composite Technologies, Sicomin support Holy Mosque Mataf extension project
The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.
Read MoreSwedish parking garage to incorporate decommissioned wind blades
Architect Jonas Lloyd is working with Vattenfall to design the multistory building with a wind blade façade, targeting eco-friendly buildings and creative ways to remove blades from landfills.
Read MoreSGL Carbon carbon fiber enables German road bridge milestone
A 64-meter road bridge installed with carbon fiber reinforcement is said to feature a first in modern European bridge construction, in addition to reducing construction costs and CO2 emissions.
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Composites reinvent infrastructure
Celebrating National Composites Week, CW shares ways in which composites continue to evolve the way we approach infrastructure projects.
Read MoreComposites end markets: Infrastructure and construction (2024)
Composites are increasingly used in applications like building facades, bridges, utility poles, wastewater treatment pipes, repair solutions and more.
WatchCirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions
Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.
Read MoreComposites-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.
Read MoreNovel 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.
Read MoreRecycling end-of-life composite parts: New methods, markets
From infrastructure solutions to consumer products, Polish recycler Anmet and Netherlands-based researchers are developing new methods for repurposing wind turbine blades and other composite parts.
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