AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
| Perfect storm for automotive composites |
| Brazil’s lead in natural auto composites |
| Egg protein in Nissan’s artificial leather |
MATERIALS NEWS
| The carbon footprint of composites |
| Prepreg fabric half the weight |
| Renewable, recycled or styrene free |
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| The carbon footprint of compositesMonday, 08 March 2010Following on from the success of its ‘Joining Technologies for FRP Composite Materials’ event in November last year, NetComposites is teaming up with ‘eco warrior’ Ray Khan of Hambleside... |
Step change for natural insulationThursday, 04 March 2010Edenbloc35 is a new rigid insulation material introduced by Second Nature UK, the manufacturer of Thermafleece wool products.The product is a natural, low density rigid insulation that can be used in... |
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| Fighting piracy with prepreg USVWednesday, 17 February 2010A new unmanned surface vessel (USV) – which could prove particularly effective in the fight against modern piracy – is to be made solely from nanotube-reinforced carbon fibre.The new Piranha is... |
Greenguard for OC glass veilsWednesday, 17 February 2010Owens Corning’s glass fibre veils for carpet, ceilings and flooring are the first in the glass nonwoven industry to be Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified. The products were also certified for... |
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Welcome to Ecocomposites
The increasing replacement of metals and wood with composites is intrinsically environmentally responsible.
Composites allow structures to shed weight, and as a consequence have a big role to play in reducing both the use of petrochemicals and CO2 emissions cross a wide range of end-use industries.
However, many other developments are taking place in the composites industry. They involve, for example, the development of natural and bio-based fibres and resins, along with cleaner and more efficient processes.
You’ll find all the news of this drive towards a greener tomorrow right here.
Adrian Wilson, editor