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People in composites: June 2023
This month’s roundup includes new personnel announcements made by Archer Aviation, ORNL and Bye Aerospace.
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Henkel celebrates 100 years of its Adhesive Technologies business
The German company recognizes how far it has come since its founding, from development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments.
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Daher confirms continuation of R&D efforts for thermoplastic composites
Mobilized by numerous thermoplastics programs, an innovation center and a new strategic plan, Daher advances its dedication to lighter, stronger aerostructures to meet decarbonization goals.
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VoltAero debuts Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft
The first member in the Cassio airplane family offers a clean-sheet airframe design, proprietary hybrid propulsion and sustainable fuel operation. Flight testing and certification are anticipated for late 2023 into 2024.
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Polymer Resources completes resin compounding facility expansion
A 40% capacity increase for high-quality engineered resins compounding — available unfilled and with fiber reinforcement — and expanded plastic recycling at the Rochester, New York facility address customer needs for enhanced supply and sustainability.
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AutoFlight, Groupe ADP to conduct experimental piloted eVTOL flights
The recently unveiled Prosperity I aircraft, targeting affordable urban and regional flights, will be tested under real-world conditions during the 2023 Paris Olympic and Paralymic Games at the Pontoise vertiport.
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Cycle Inspect, UNSW investigate carbon fiber bicycle damage
The collaborative research initiative will explore the prevalence and impact of structural damage in carbon fiber bicycles currently in use by the general public, assessing the magnitude of the issue and raising awareness.
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Online Masters program is geared toward flexible, affordable learning
CAMX 2023: The Master of Science in Systems Engineering program offered at Weber State University enables those enrolled a modular learning experience with industry-relevant content for career advancement opportunities.
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Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up
Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly.
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TPRC brings composites expertise to NxtGen HighTech program
Newly launched program in the Netherlands will run until 2030 with more than 330 partners contributing knowledge to advancing high-tech solutions, including additional research in composites welding, recycling and AFP.
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Perforation technologies available for composite materials
CAMX 2023: Stewarts of America offers precision tooling, machinery, equipment and contract converting services to perforate prepreg films, composite panels, laminates and more.
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GKN, Materialise further additively manufactured aviation parts certification
Per a letter of intent (LOI), the alliance will push the boundaries of additive production of functional and flight-critical aerostructures, with a focus on eVTOL aircraft.
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