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AMRC adds 3D permeability measurement bench

The system is capable of measuring the permeability of a dry reinforcement, which is important for understanding how liquid resin will behave when injected in infusion and RTM processes. 

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Aerospace

FACC delivers 1000th outer flaps shipset for Airbus A321

The outer flaps of the Airbus A321 are manufactured from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP).

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Weaving

Hybrid Air Vehicles awarded production organization approval

Airlander 10 begins 2019 in good position to move forward into a type certification program.

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Additive Manufacturing Workshop at NAIAS adds capacity

The inaugural event will take place on Jan. 16 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. 

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Adhesives

VELOX named distributor for Porcher Industries

The distribution agreement includes the complete product range of Porcher Industries, such as glass yarn fabrics, woven carbon fabrics and thermoplastics prepregs.

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Aerospace

SGL Carbon and Airbus Helicopters to intensify collaboration

The two companies have agreed on framework contract that regulates the basic provision and further development of innovative carbon and glass fiber materials.

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Hexagon unveils production software business

Vero Software, FASys and SPRING Technologies have been combined under the Hexagon brand.

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ExOne receives ISO 9001:2015 certification

The company has created and implemented a quality management system to include the development of a 3D printing process and printing of parts for washout tooling. 

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Thermoplastics

Hexcel finalizes acquisition of ARC Technologies

Hexcel continues to expand its advanced materials portfolio in structural composites and thermoplastics with ARC Technologies acquisition.

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Vestas secures 359 MW multi-brand repowering order

The company has received a 359 MW order to repower a portfolio of three wind projects in Texas from Phoenix Wind Repower LLC.

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Aerospace

Irkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft

The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.

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Aerospace

AnalySwift launches academic partner program for composites simulation software

Through its Academic Partner Program, AnalySwift now offers universities no-cost licenses for its SwiftComp and VABS tools for academic research.

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Composite raw materials