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OCTOBER 13, 2016

PD Glasseiden, a Germany-based producer of fiberglass; European Carbon Fiber GmbH; and the ForschungsCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory e.V., In the first step at a location in Chemnitz, Saxony, CarboSax will build a pilot line for the sustainable production of carbon fibers.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

This new IACMI project will address both of these critical areas through a fundamentally different approach to the manufacturing of carbon fiber composites versus those currently in use today. High cycle time for production of continuous carbon fiber thermoplastic composites increases costs.

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APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Building 220

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. The joint venture will develop and globally market a broad range of products and technical service support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber based composites industry.

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JULY 21, 2020

The projects will feature collaborations with EERE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office on manufacturing reliable and affordable electrolyzers and with EERE’s Vehicle Technologies Office on developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber for hydrogen storage tanks. Carbon Composite Optimization Reducing Tank Cost. Project title.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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MAY 26, 2022

It also boasts industry-leading power density, with the first prototypes designed to extract more than 100 kW of power from a system weighing just over 4 kg. It will utilize lightweight material such as carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy. The Lilium Jet’s propulsion mounting system will feature a complex and unique design.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Department (DOE) released a new report showing continued momentum and growth in the fuel cell industry. Fiscal year 2017 funding will also be targeted at the development of low-cost, high-strength precursors for carbon fibers that can be used in vehicular hydrogen storage vessels.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

As volumes, increase production will be extended to a new plant dedicated to hydrogen storage systems that Faurecia is building in Allenjoie, France. It supports the ambition shared with our partner Plug Power to build a unique end-to-end green hydrogen and fuel cell value chain and new value-generating activities in France.

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JUNE 27, 2019

The agreements, part of Saudi Aramco’s long-term downstream growth and diversification strategy, were signed with the following South Korean companies: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). An agreement between Saudi Aramco, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and The Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (Dussur). GS Holdings.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The US Department of Energy announced up to $64 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002229 ) to advance innovations that will build new markets for the H2@Scale initiative ( earlier post ). Hydrogen and fuel cells represent an industry with the potential to enable resiliency, energy security, emission reductions, and economic growth across sectors.

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Market Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Energy Storage 207

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Additionally, Transform’s technology can generate carbon solids such as acetylene black or graphene, providing for useful carbon capture while yielding significantly negative carbon-intensity products, particularly when utilizing biogas as the feedstock. —David Soane, Transform Materials’ founder and CEO.

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Hydrogen Renewable Production Motor 259

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JULY 12, 2022

In particular, fiber reinforced plastics, which are increasingly used for industrial purposes particularly in the transportation field such as aircraft and electric vehicles, will require more advanced, environmentally conscious design efforts in the future.

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JUNE 20, 2022

Viritech’s ambition is to be the leading developer of hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive, aerospace, marine, and distributed power industries. As the tanks have to withstand extremely high pressure (up to 700 bar or 700 times atmospheric pressure), they are very heavy, even when constructed with carbon fiber.

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Pininfarina Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Mariner 344

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent ( NOI ) to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to advance innovations that will build new markets for H2@Scale. Advanced Carbon Fiber for Compressed Hydrogen and Natural Gas Storage Tanks. Earlier post.) Fuel Cell R&D for Heavy-Duty Applications.

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Market Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Mariner 195

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JANUARY 25, 2017

The announcement follows the launch of a development and marketing partnership with Altran and a strategic partnership with PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroën & DS) to build full vehicle structures using Divergent 3D’s manufacturing platform. Core to the Divergent manufacturing approach is the use of 3D printed metal alloy joints called Nodes.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. —Edward Petit de Mange, Managing Director at Diakont.

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MARCH 13, 2014

Cytec Industries Inc. The companies have also signed a joint development agreement to develop novel Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) processing techniques for high volume production for the serial automotive market, building on pioneering work done by C-CON, and leveraging Cytec’s materials development capabilities.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Legal Audi 199

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MARCH 26, 2013

The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Earlier post.) University of Texas at Austin. Colorado School of Mines.

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APRIL 13, 2020

In the last decade, the industry standard has been represented by insertion materials for both anode and cathode, while recently alloy-forming materials with Li x Z (Z = Si, Sn, Sb, Bi) formula have emerged as viable, alternative anodes materials. . —Maroni et al. Resources. Maroni et al.

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Li-ion Conversion Carbon Fiber Batteries 170

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Toray Industries will open Automotive Center Europe (AMCEU) in August 2018 near Munich, Germany, as part of strengthening of R&D function related to the Green Innovation (GR) Business in Europe.

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Europe Carbon Fiber Automobile Vehicles 150

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JUNE 4, 2014

A focus on light-weighting will be fundamental to our industry for years to come, and we are investigating many advanced materials applications as possible solutions for weight reduction in our vehicles. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. Carbon fiber interior components.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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APRIL 28, 2010

Toray Industries, Inc. has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). The companies aim for adoption of the newly developed parts in Mercedes-Benz models within next three years. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 31, 2017

McLaren Automotive has an exceptional reputation for building the world’s finest engines, as showcased by our M838T and its previous category wins in the International Engine of the Year awards. At the heart of the plan is a commitment to its industry-leading 20-2% of turnover invested in R&D for future products and technology.

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Parts Carbon Fiber BMW Engine 150

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

OPM develops proprietary material, process and application technologies, and its Aerospace & Industrial business unit applies 3D printing technology and HPAM to produce fully functional end-use parts that combine structural strength, enhanced performance, weight reduction and time-to-market benefits for its customer base. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

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JANUARY 9, 2015

The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. PolyOne Corporation; PPG Industries, Inc.;

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. Toray Industries Inc. are working to develop technology for producing carbon fiber at low cost. Toray Industries Inc. are working to develop technology for producing carbon fiber at low cost. and Teijin Ltd. and Teijin Ltd.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 218

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Most industrialized countries are therefore adopting hydrogen strategies and backing them up with roadmaps and concrete projects. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Nodes join aerospace-grade carbon fiber tubing into standardized building objects, resulting in an industrial-strength chassis that can be assembled in a matter of minutes. Core to the Divergent manufacturing approach is the use of 3D printed metal alloy joints called Nodes.

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APRIL 6, 2014

The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). The company is the world’s second-largest supplier of solar inverters and one of the largest suppliers to the wind-power industry. Earlier post.).

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Solar Power Powered Carbon Fiber 246

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AUGUST 21, 2015

Carbon nanofibers have been synthesized from a variety of materials including pitch, rayon, polyacrylonitrile, solid carbon materials, acetone, or hydrocarbon gases, by employing electrospinning/carbonization, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), arc/plasma techniques, etc. Atmospheric air is added to an electrolytic cell.

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Low Cost Carbon Li-ion Carbon Fiber 150

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AUGUST 31, 2016

A US Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to spur the use of high performance supercomputers to advance US manufacturing has funded 13 new industry projects for a total of $3.8 GM and EPRI. the prediction of weld residual stresses in the dissimilar welds of nuclear piping systems.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

The deckhouse, according to the company, is one of the largest carbon composite structures yet built. The deckhouse and hangar take full advantage of the properties of carbon fiber materials and balsa wood cores. The same facility also builds composite masts for the Navy’s San Antonio (LPD 17) class of amphibious ships.

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Carbon San Antonio Carbon Fiber Mariner 218

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Mitsubishii Heavy Industries Ltd. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. The companies then would use the technology to build an advanced engine in partnership with American and British firms. Specifically, carbon fiber, which weighs significantly less than metal, will be used to make core parts.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Havmøller Those challenges inspired teams of researchers at the University of Copenhagen , the Technical University of Denmark , and Germany’s Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior to build a better wearable-size generator for their purposes: tracking wild animals for, ideally, their whole lives.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 137

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JULY 10, 2012

The project, which builds upon a collaboration that leverages ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) to foster energy-efficient production using additive manufacturing materials and processes, aims to develop FDM additive manufacturing technology to make it a mainstream manufacturing process in addition to being a prototyping tool.

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