First JV COPVs produced
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It’s amazing what you can achieve in a couple of weeks! Our Australian and US teams have been working together to produce these liners and carbon-fibre wound pressure vessels for hydrogen storage (16 x 84 inch and 16 x 42 inch). We first began the rapid development of hydrogen pressure vessels in September 2022 by designing our moulds.
Successful burst testing
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This is the successful burst testing of our Type IV COPV. Burst at 26500 PSI (1800 bar).
CST Composites targets global green hydrogen supply chain in Australia
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After 26 years in business, CST Composites (Kurnell, Australia) is positioning itself to be a leading player in the global green hydrogen supply chain through a joint venture (JV) with U.S.-based hydrogen storage tank manufacturer Optimum Composite Technologies (Brigham City, Utah, U.S.). The JV will see CST Composites expand its core capabilities to support the growth of Optimum’s business […]