​​Cantwell: Investing In U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Will Support Jobs And Save Energy Costs

Washington Industries Highlighted At Committee Hearing On Advanced Manufacturing

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Of The Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Highlighted Advanced Manufacturing Work In The State Of Washington, Demonstrating How The Nation Can Lead Worldwide In Advanced Manufacturing. 

“The Success Of Our Manufacturing Sector Is Vital To Growing Our Economy,” Sen. Cantwell Said. “New Technology Can Improve Efficiency, Reduce Emissions And Increase U.S. Competitiveness.”
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Another Example Of Advanced Manufacturing In Action Is The Port Of Port Angeles, Which Has Been Working On New Methods To Recycle Scraps Of Carbon Fiber Waste From The Manufacturing Process Into New Composites. These Advanced Carbon Fiber Composites Are Used In The Aerospace, Automotive And Energy Sectors.

Recycling Carbon Fiber Reuses Scrap Destined For A Landfill And Provides Significant Energy Savings; In Fact, Manufacturing Recycled Carbon Fiber Uses Only One-Tenth Of The Energy Needed To Manufacture New Carbon Fiber. This Emerging Market Is Why The Port Of Port Angeles Is Retooling Their Facilities And Their Workforce.

This Process Is Just One Example Of How Advanced Manufacturing Is Transforming Certain Sectors. The Aerospace Industry Has Long Been A Leader In Developing New Technologies, Such As Composite Materials, To Make Aircraft Lighter And More Fuel Efficient....

...Recycling Carbon Fiber Reuses Leftover, Scrap Materials From The Manufacturing Process. All Of This Really Can Help Us In The Manufacturing Process. While We’ve Come A Long Way On Carbon Fiber, Now We Need To Figure Out The Recycling. 

“Recycling Carbon Fiber Saves Energy In The Manufacturing Process. Recycled Carbon Fiber Composites Use Only One-Tenth Of The Energy Compared To Manufacturing New Carbon Fiber Composites. It Holds Great Potential. 

“In Washington State Alone, Two Million Pounds Of Carbon Fiber Scraps Are Being Sent To Landfills Each Year. If This Can Be Recycled, It Has A Potential Market Value Of $50 Million....

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