October’s top Reinforced Plastics news stories

A carbon fiber reinforced PEEK filament for 3D printed medical implants, a new plant for recycled carbon fibres and Hexagon Composites' strategic review of its LPG cylindar business were the most-read news stories on the Reinforced Plastics website in September.

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1. Evonik designs carbon fiber reinforced PEEK filament for 3D printed medical implants

Evonik is introducing a new carbon fiber reinforced PEEK filament for use in long-term 3D printed medical implants.

 

2. Apply Carbon invests in new production plant for recycled carbon fibres

Apply Carbon has established a new 16,500 m² carbon-fibre recycling facility in Plouay, France, with an additional 100,000 m² of land for future expansion.

 

3. Hexagon Composites initiates strategic review of its LPG cylinder business

Hexagon Composites has announced a strategic review of its wholly owned subsidiary Hexagon Ragasco, a manufacturer of composite cylinders for liquid petroleum gas (LPG).