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Medical face masks made with natural fibres
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has had significant and ongoing impacts on our daily lives. Baruffi Composites has accepted the new challenges of the current situation. Looking to contribute and help the people fighting this pandemic on the frontlines, Baruffi Composites have created the prototype for a reusable medical mask.
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Natural fibres threaded into satellites for safer missions
A natural fibre that once wrapped early Egyptian mummies and was worn by Roman aristocrats has found a space-age purpose. Threading fibres from the flax plant through satellite panel material can help space missions burn up more rapidly during atmospheric reentry – making their disposal safer for people and property…
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A natural fiber crash box for motorsport
Ycom and Bcomp have announced the successful crash-test of a natural fibre Front Impact Absorbing Structure (FIAS).
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Porsche to run a full natural fiber bodywork at Nürburgring 24h race
Porsche Motorsport launches Cayman 718 GT4 CS MR featuring a full natural fiber bodywork kit developed with Swiss firm Bcomp. The car will premiere at Nürburgring 24h race and will be run by Porsche customer racing team Four Motors.
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Volta Zero by Volta Trucks
The Swedish start up Volta Trucks’ prototype will integrate flax fibers composites in body panels.
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Bio-based bicycle bridge in the Netherlands
The province of Friesland in the Netherlands is building a movable bicycle bridge made of biocomposite. If everything goes according to plan, the bridge will be turned into fertiliser in 100 years.
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The DTM announces Bcomp as technical partner for sustainable lightweighting
The DTM opens the technical regulations to enable a material shift from carbon fibre towards natural fibre on further applications and partner with Bcomp on mandatory parts for the 2020 season.
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Polestar takes sustainability seriously with innovative solutions for car interiors
Polestar, the high performance electric car brand from Geely/Volvo division identifies next steps towards reducing carbon footprint with innovative interior materials for future production models.
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EAV last mile delivery vehicle with natural fibre bodywork
The Electric Assisted delivery Vehicle is a smart and sustainable last mile delivery solution for urban areas.
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Baltic Yachts
Alternative reinforcement materials like naturally grown flax are now being used at Baltic Yachts. They are exploring ways of using it in superyacht construction to make their products greener and to cut raw material costs.
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