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Vericut 9.4 enhances manufacturing workflow connectivity
CGTech’s latest release for the standalone software includes streamlined optimization, improved reviewer files, tool data enhancements and a new ToolsUnited interface.
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AnalySwift receives $800,000 contract to improve composites simulation
The Phase II STTR contract from NASA, adding on to the company’s two Phase I programs in 2022, enables AnalySwift to develop and release DATEC, a design tool for engineers to design and analyze tailorable composite structures.
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Exel Composites releases FST requirements guide for composites
In its latest white paper, Exel navigates the fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) considerations and complexities that can influence composites design.
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Airbus opens WTDC site to accelerate next-gen wing development
The Filton facility will build and test demonstrators for a range of Airbus programs and research projects including Wing of Tomorrow, AlbatrossONE, the eXtra Performance Wing and more.
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Aska A5 drive-and-fly eVTOL progresses with FAA type certification
Composites-intensive four-seater prototype earns special airworthiness certification, takes next steps for its next technological milestone with in-progress flight and drive testing.
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Virgin Galactic completes inaugural commercial spaceflight
Aboard the all-composite VSS Unity spaceplane, the Galactic 01 spaceflight carried 13 research payloads and three crew members, with a second flight scheduled for August.
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ÉireComposites, mBryonics to develop advanced optics solutions for space
The FreeForm-OPTIX project will produce affordable, high-specification, low-mass, composite freeform mirrors to increase communication speed and security from orbit.
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Joby marks production launch, receives permit to fly first eVTOL prototype
Joby has received a Special Airworthiness certificate for its first composites-intensive aircraft built at the company’s pilot production line built in close collaboration with Toyota, enabling flight testing to begin.
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Teijin’s Tenax carbon fiber, PAN earn ISCC Plus certification
Simultaneous certification for bio-based and circular raw materials continues Teijin’s commitment to the circular economy. Commercial production to begin in first half of 2024.
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Michelin to purchase Flex Composite Group for €700 million
The new agreement is an important step to develop Michelin beyond mobility, enabling deeper innovation synergies with composite material solutions.
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Fraunhofer IPT achieves CFRTP tape recycling from H2 tanks
A novel recycling approach uses a peeling process to recover thermoplastic UD tapes from hydrogen pressure vessels, cites 90% of mechanical properties are maintained.
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BMComposites antenna flag pole addresses yacht connectivity challenges
The autoclaved-cured carbon fiber flag pole solution specifically developed for Starlink Maritime eliminates signal impingement on sailing yachts of all sizes.
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