Bio-based semi-finished SMC products
Successful development of a lightweight thermoset based on renewable and regional raw materials. This article – published in the March issue of Compositi Magazine – talks about plastics for a green future.
Construction
A new high-tech bridge in Tennessee equipped with FRP
University of Tennessee and Luna Innovations joined a partnership to replace a damaged decades-old concrete crossing in Morgan County (Tennessee) considered structurally deficient and outdated. A new high-tech bridge has been planned in north-central Tennessee equipped with a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material structure.
3D printed zero net energy homes with composites in California
In California two innovators – Palari Group and Mighty Buildings – are working together to build a community of 3D printed zero-net energy homes with a 100% polymer composite panel. The panel is 3D printed and it is complete with structure, insulation, MEP integration, air/moisture/fire barrier & interior/exterior finishes.
Compositi indice la sua prima call for papers!
Il network di comunicazione di Compositi indice la sua prima call for papers per dare ancora più rilievo alla qualità e ancora più voce alle realtà meritevoli. È il tuo momento, sii protagonista del settore. Il materiale inviato dovrà attenersi all’applicazione di materiali compositi. Condividi con noi il tuo abstract entro il 30 aprile, scrivendoci a: redazione@tecneditedizioni.it
Bonus pubblicità al 50% anche nel 2021 e 2022
Con la Legge di Bilancio 2021 viene confermato il Bonus pubblicità anche per i prossimi due anni. Attraverso il credito di imposta si potrà recuperare il 50% di quanto investito in campagne pubblicitarie su quotidiani e riviste, anche online.
Prenota entro il 31 marzo la tua pianificazione per usufruire del credito d’imposta.
ECOXY Project finally comes to an end: thermoset and sustainable materials for industry
After more than three years of international research, the ECOXY project finally comes to an end. The European project, involving twelve partners from eight different countries, has achieved its goal by finishing the query and development of new thermoset and sustainable materials, made of a plant origin resin and reinforcements of either linen fiber or biobased PLA.
Assocompositi joined the Lombardy Mobility Cluster
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.
FRCM systems for the redevelopment of railway stations
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.
FRCM: scadenza prorogata per l’obbligo del CVT
Per poter commercializzare in Italia i propri sistemi per il rinforzo strutturale, a partire dal nuovo anno i fabbricanti devono possedere il CVT – Certificato di Valutazione Tecnica. Il Ministero ha prorogato la scadenza per l’obbligatorietà del Certificato al 30 giugno 2021.
AVK Market Report 2020: Market developments, trends, outlooks and challenges
The GRP market report is now available!
In 2020, the European GRP market is now experiencing the sharpest slump since the economic and financial crisis of 2008/2009 due to the corona pandemic. Production volume has fallen by 12.7% to 996,000 tonnes. The greatest losses are in the transport sector. Germany remains the largest manufacturer of GRP with 207,000 tonnes.
