Luna Rossa triumphs at the America’s Cup, thanks to its formidable sails and hull characteristics. This win brings to the fore the contribution of composite materials and technopolymers to the racing boats and the yachting industry.
European Alliance for SMC/BMC launches the third edition of the international competition for students and young designers this year dedicated to Sustainable Living. The competition wants to promote design excellence in using SMC and BMC advanced materials. Pre-registration closes on July 1st, 2021.
Assocompositi joined the Lombardy Mobility Cluster (CLM), one of the nine Technology Clusters certified by Regione Lombardia. Assocompositi will take part in the strategic Work Tables for the composite sector and it will involve the members in all the initiatives that will be announced in the reserved area of the official site and through the membership mailing list.
Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed an excellent parameter set for 3D printing graphene-based structures with optimized conductive qualities. Using these parameters as a guide, the scientists produced a material with enhanced strength and conductivity, ideal for use within military applications.
eTa Blades progetta, sviluppa e produce pale eoliche innovative per turbine di nuove installazioni e propone e supporta programmi di Re-blading per parchi eolici già in esercizio per le esigenze della generazione eolica moderna. Lavora alla creazione di nuovi profili alari, utilizzando tecnologie e materiali innovativi al fine di migliorare complessivamente l’efficienza degli impianti eolici.
Three railway stations placed on the Naples-Formia railway line are reborn for the second time thanks to the PBO fiber reinforcement systems based on FRCM composite materials. The works involved the restoration of the structural functionality and the improvement of the seismic behavior, thanks to a solution with great application versatility.
Archer and Fiat Chrysler announced the agreement for the production of electric aircraft. This partnership will probably allow the start-up to low purchasing costs and to accelerate the launch of an electric flying car.
Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have created a “morphing” nozzle that allows to 3D print custom parts with fiber-filled composites. This work opens the doors for new 3D printing applications, for example in the biomedical or military fields.
CMC composite ceramic matrix, a material as fascinating as it is effective, is now able to excel in the world of motorsport. This innovative material applied in the production of discs reached success thanks to its lightness, hardness, wear resistance, and low deformation.
Covestro, tra i principali fornitori di pellicole speciali per documenti d’identità, sviluppa e offre soluzioni per le esigenze del comparto e ha illustrato, in occasione della conferenza virtuale “Identity Week 2020”, gli ultimi sviluppi per passaporti e carta d’identità. Durante l’occasione, ha presentato i suoi concetti completi e integrati per la produzione di documenti d’identità altamente sicuri.
