Biobuild project to be funded by the European Commission for development of biocomposite facades

13 partners from seven European countries worked in collaboration on a project called as Biobuild. The research resulted in investigation of utilization of biocomposite materials for reduction of embodied energy up to 50 percent for development of components such as ceiling, cladding, façade panels etc. Also, the collaborative members took care not to allow increment in cost. This is how replacement of steel, aluminium, bricks and concrete can be done for building structures by using sustainable and low carbon construction materials.

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The project part receives fund by the European Commission. The objective of the project is investigation of biocomposite materials for decreasing the embodied energy without increment in cost. Façade has been described by the project as the first self supporting biocomposite façade panel of the world which is being used in construction. The project is funded under the seventh framework programme by the European Community.

Building kits for systems, suspended ceilings and internal partition walls are also designed under this project work. The research work is applicable mainly for commercial office buildings for which façade panel comprised up of glazing unit are designed. The façade is composed of two biocomposite outer shells with an insulated central layer.

European Bioplastics Conference to celebrate its aluminium anniversary

European Bioplastics is going to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year during the gathering in Berlin. The occasion will be held at Maritim Prorate Hotel for the European Bioplastics Conference on 5th and 6th November. During the conference, about 40 companies will represent their innovative products and projects under the bioplastics product exhibition. Various social networking events will also be organized during the occasion. Gala dinner will be on limelight during the conference.

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European Bioplastics is committed for representation of interests of stakeholders regarding the whole value chain as it is one of the leading industrial associations in the field of bioplastics production. Call for papers and registration of delegates will be published shortly. The event involves political, global and European non private sects too. One more thing to make the event special is diversity of delegations. European Bioplastics is the European association having members that manufacture, refine and distribute bioplastics which are compostable. The company is known for production of bioplastics which are sometimes both, bio-based and compostable. The diversity of delegation is probably strong and expected to move forward towards growth. This will definitely set a new trend in the pan industry.

Guapa Cycles to use Composite Evolution’s Biotex Flax for performance based bicycles

Composites Evolution supplies Biotex Flax to Guapa Cycles for improving the performance of their bamboo bicycles. Guapa was looking for a good option of carbon that can not only show good performance and processing but also possess eco-friendly features. Guapa Cycles, UK is engaged in designing and engineering of ‘Bamboo One’, the modern range of bicycle. The company focuses on implementation of a technology that should be excellent even after experiencing harsh conditions while surfing and sports. When Guapa analyzed Flax for this purpose, the product has been found interesting. Design engineer and co-founder of Guapa, Thomas Henry Williams stated that the efficiency of incorporating a material like flax into bicycles is not a result of any kind of pressure regarding performance and eco-friendly approach but it is something to come out from the vision of finding the best material for application.

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Flax bears awesome mechanical properties naturally and works as a better material than carbon. The combination of wood composite and flax works extensively to offer good flexibility, required strength and ultimate vibrational properties. Another important thing to be noticed is that the proximity and environmental influence of the product is affiliated to brands for smart development and manufacturing of customer friendly products.

Stacker launched the Kickstarter Campaign for introducing 3D printers

A kickstarter Campaign being launched by Stacker LLC will promote production of Hi-speed, commercial class, and

multifunctional printer. Stacker is going to launch the first of it’s type 3D printer which will not only affordable but also offer multi print facility. In order to overcome the problem of slow and expensive 3D printers, this Kickstarter campaign has been started on 25th Feb, 2015. According to the company, 3D printing is an important technology keeping the interests of modern professionals on mind while digital manufacturing is also an important thing to be taken under consideration.

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An amazing thing to know about the 3D printer going to be launched by Stacker is that it will print up to 4 parts at once. By working more than just a fast and reasonable commercial class 3D printer, Stacker’s device will be highly advance from the functional point of view. This is how this invention will open up new opportunities in the world of possibilities. An extensive hot end, HYBRID hot end is being shipped with the printer which has undergone optimization for standard 3D materials and hi-tech composite filaments. This hi-tech composite filament includes hot new carbon fiber such as XT-CF20 filament from colorfabb.