Industry Digest

Keep up to date with the latest news of interest to the composites industry

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Museum Dedicated to Carbon Fiber Being Built of… Carbon Fiber

The new MAE Museum in Piacenza, Italy, developed for carbon fiber specialist MAE, is an exhibition space dedicated to carbon fiber. Designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and architect Italo...