A New IMOCA Boat Will be Built from Declassified Carbon Fiber from Airbus

As the transportation industry works hard to move toward sustainability in manufacturing, a partnership between an innovator in boat building and a world leader in aviation is taking things in a new direction.  Skipper Armel […]

CityAirbus will be a Fully Electric Zero-emissions eVTOL

Airbus is moving further into the Urban Air Mobility market with the new CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL (electric Vertical TakeOff and landing) vehicle, designed to carry up to four passengers.  The recently introduced demonstrator of the eVTOL vehicle features fixed wings, a V-shaped tail with a horizontal […]

Composite Materials Used to Design Resto-floats Modeled After Classic Cars

You may soon see what appears to be a Volkswagen Bus or 1970s Dodge Charger cruising on a lake, but it won’t be driving on water. It will be part […]

ACMA’S VIRTUAL COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY DAY WITH NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION 2021

Virtual Composites Technology Days Spark Collaboration in the Defense Section On August 25-26, 2021, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) …

Virtual Composites Technology Days Spark Collaboration in the Defense Section On August 25-26, 2021, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) …

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Carbon Mobile Moves Carbon Fiber Smartphone Production to Focus on Sustainability

The Carbon 1 MK II sustainable smartphone is a clear indication of Carbon Mobile’s commitment to sustainability. Working with commerce & lifecycle service provider, Ingram Micro, the company is further investing in sustainability by reducing emissions while also […]

Introducing RecyclableBlade, the World’s First Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy took a big step towards achieving its stated goal of making wind turbines fully recyclable by 2040 by introducing what is known as the world’s first recyclable commercial turbine […]

Carbon Nanotube Threads Used in Smart Garment to Collect Heart Data

Until now, monitoring your heart often required uncomfortable chest straps or other awkward tests. Researchers at Rice University are changing the process with their development of smart clothing with conductive carbon nanotube threads woven into regular athletic apparel. The […]

Sewer Lines Restored and Repaired with Carbon Fiber Polymer Lining

Deteriorated and leaking pipes are a major concern for pipeline owners and operators, and those in charge of maintenance and repair are constantly searching for cost-effective and long-lasting solutions to the issues. Portions […]

Ford’s Final GTs Are Loaded with Exposed Carbon Fiber

The Ford GT is America’s only LeMans winning supercar. As the GT enters the final year of production, the 2022 Ford GT Heritage Edition is designed as an updated interpretation of the 1964 original.  […]

New Suit for Formula E Race Drivers Made Safer and Lighter with Composites

The latest innovation from Teijin Aramid’s long relationship with premium motorsport safety equipment producer OMP Racing is a custom-made protective motor racing suit designed for Envision Virgin Racing. Using Teijinconex™ neo fibers, the suit offers drivers outstanding light weight protection. Electric vehicles run on heavy […]