Basalt fiber composites to get greater implementation in automotive industry
Basalt fiber composites with thermoplastic matrix are set to find greater implementation in Mafic USA and the Materials Group automobiles.
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Mafic starts operations at basalt fiber production facility in US
Mafic’s basalt fiber production facility was commissioned in the USA.
COVID-19 changes the terms of TERA project
Quarantine restrictions imposed over the spread of COVID-19 prevented the AI SpaceFactory team from following the TERA project schedule.
Nine-meter green wall decorates interior design of Washington University
Grown on basalt substrate, a green wall has added a special, vibrant look to the Kuehner Court in St. Louis’ Washington University.
Autonomous rebar-tying robot developed in US
Robot TyBot can tie horizontal reinforcing bar made of both composites and steel.
Nearly indestructible basalt-fiber reinforced bioceramic domes might appear in Las Vegas
The domes made of bioceramic reinforced with hemp and basalt fiber mesh are extremely strong, sustainable and cost-effective, the designers claim.
3D printed offshore wind foundations made of basalt-fiber reinforced concrete get funding
RCAM Technologies, a developer of 3D printed offshore wind foundations made of basalt fiber reinforced concrete is one of two totaling about $1.9 million.
Basalt mesh reinforced, Ultra-thin Concrete Overlay on Asphalt Pavement takes 1. 5 million tons of traffic p.a.
Basalt mesh reinforced ultra-thin concrete is proved to be a solution to potholed roads, says Gordan Forrester, Stonerod Technologies (Pty). Ltd.
Boat dock from innovative materials constructed in Miami
A unique boat dock has been constructed using concrete mixed with seawater and composite basalt fiber and glass fiber rebars.
Composite bridge is nearing completion in US
The composite bridge structure incorporates Fiber Reinforced Polymer materials (FRP) instead of traditional steel reinforcement.