Anisoprint’s basalt fiber composite is available for use with its Composer continuous-fiber 3D printer. The material is said to be 15 times stronger than plastic, five times lighter than steel and 1.5 times stronger and lighter than aluminum. Anisoprint (Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg), a manufacturer of continuous carbon fiber 3D printers and materials, recently launched a … [Read more...]
Composites World magazine interview basalt fiber market experts including Nick Gencarelle!
Nick Gencarelle (our own Basalt Guru) and other basalt fiber market experts were interviewed by Composite World magazine for their article "The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites.". A few excerpts featuring Nick in the article: Gencarelle refers to basalt fiber as “leaner, greener and meaner” and more impact-resistant than other reinforcement choices. These … [Read more...]
Coyote Design switch from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving
YouTube Video: Matt Perkins, President of Coyote Design explains why they switched from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving in their prosthetics. Primary reasons: basalt fiber does not itch and irritate like carbon fiber. Creates a more flexible socket which the patient likes, plus the cost savings are an added benefit. Alternatives to Carbon Fiber Course Description … [Read more...]
Basalt Rebar used in archeological sites with NHL (natural hydraulic lime)
Herod Engineering in Israel is using basalt rebar in archeological sites in conformance with requirements of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Israel Nature and Parks Authority preservation architects and engineers. INFORMATION FROM HEROD ENGINEERING: We did several tests with rebars in order to verify their suitability as reinforcement for ancient buildings. … [Read more...]
Bamboo and basalt fiber snowboard
Primal Snowboards - This is a bamboo and basalt fiber composite core wrapped with an Entropy SuperSap CLR resin tinted volan base, 4oz clear deck with unidirectional basalt deck stringer, and white epoxy pinlines. It doesn’t have edges, and it doesn’t need edges. I included a couple extra binding inserts on the tail for an optional leash loop, should he choose to want to throw … [Read more...]