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New Optimized Method Developed for Recycling CFRP Composites

March 12, 2021

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials are typically disposed of in landfills or by incineration. Until now, CFRP composites have only been able to be recycled a limited...

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World’s First Carbon Fiber Monocoque Smartphone Introduced

March 06, 2021

Carbon Mobile, maker of the new Carbon 1 MK II smartphone, is moving the industry forward with a thinner, lighter, and more sustainable device. According to the company, the...

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VAIO Introduces the World’s First Contoured Carbon-Fiber Laptop

March 04, 2021

VAIO recently debuted the innovative new VAIO Z flagship model laptop, featuring a three-dimensional molded carbon fiber body weighing under 2.3 lbs. The VAIO Z laptop utilized Uni-Direction carbon-fiber,...

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New McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture Platform Used to Build Artura

February 26, 2021

The hybrid Artura is the next step in the evolution of vehicles at McLaren. Not only is the McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) new, but the high-performance hybrid...

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SABIC’s LNP™ COLORCOMP™ Compound Enhances Sandwich Structures in Wind Turbine Blades

February 19, 2021

As the wind energy market continues to grow and evolve new challenges must be addressed and overcome. Wind turbine blades are now larger than ever to boost energy creation...

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America’s First Permitted 3D Printed Home is Now For Sale

February 19, 2021

SQ4D, an autonomous robotic construction system company, recently unveiled America’s first 3D printed home. Boasting 1900 square feet and built completely on-site, the home took 48 hours of print...

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Composite Deck Boards Offers Natural Looking Surfaces With New Features

February 17, 2021

MoistureShield®, a division of Oldcastle APG, recently announced a new composite-based product within its offerings. The product, Meridian, is a composite crafted wood-plastic decking board that offers a natural-looking...

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Moving to Production with New Composite Technologies

February 15, 2021

New technologies are the lifeblood of the composites industry, but bringing them to production presents many challenges. Meeting these challenges with proper planning, design, personnel and processing techniques can...

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Stimulus Legislation May Advance Composites in Infrastructure

February 15, 2021

Provisions of the ACMA-supported IMAGINE Act will be considered for inclusion in major infrastructure legislation expected to be passed early in 2021. The legislation – making substantial investments in...

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Speedkore’s 1970 Dodge Charger Hellraiser Features Exposed Carbon Fiber Body

February 11, 2021

Speedkore engineers and manufactures custom performance vehicles with the goal of reducing weight and increasing horsepower. Prepreg autoclave carbon fiber is used to lightweight the vehicles, and the revved-up...

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