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Brazilian Startup Develops Towpreg Technology to Support Lightweight Hydrogen Storage

Updated on July 10, 2026 • 5 min read A Brazilian startup is advancing domestic production of towpreg, a carbon fiber reinforcement material widely used in composite pressure vessels, aiming to strengthen the country’s supply chain for hydrogen storage and other high-performance composite applications. Based in São José dos Campos, the company has developed a […]

SHD Composites Unveils Clear Flame-Retardant Epoxy Prepreg for Cosmetic Carbon Fibre Parts

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Published: April 2026Estimated reading time: 3 minutes SHD Composites has introduced MTC521FR, a new clear-resin, flame-retardant epoxy prepreg developed for visually demanding carbon fibre components that must also meet certified fire performance requirements. The launch targets a specific but increasingly important part of the composites market: applications where manufacturers cannot afford to compromise either on

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