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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Basalt composites used when building football infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Basalt composites to convert football infrastructure into earthquake and hurricane resistant shelters.
Mars X-House: Design Principles for an Autonomously 3D-Printed ISRU Surface Habitat
Basalt plays an important role in 3D-printing surface habitat on the Moon and Mars where it is abundant and easily accessible within the regolith.
Stone wool mats to control vibrations applied in Stockholm railway tunnel
Stone wool vibration control mats are used for succssessful attenuation of ground-borne vibration.
Electric boat built with sustainable materials in Great Britain
An electric boat with basalt, flax fibers and bio-based infused epoxy was introduced to the market by a leading British manufacturer of rigid-inflatable boats.
TechnoNICOL to start production of stone wool substrates in Tatarstan
The manufacturer has invested 79 million rubles in a line for production of stone wool substrates.
Well-known Italian-Swiss watchmaker releases luxury wristwatches with basalt-fiber composite case
Panerai was the first to decide on the use of basalt-fiber composite in the exclusive watch models.
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.
Uzbekistan building infectious diseases hospitals using basalt composites
Uzbekistan is building special-purpose infectious disease hospitals to treat patients infected with COVID-19 and quarantine facilities.
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.