Scott Francis

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Aerospace

Airbus adjusts assembly rates for A380 and A400M

The new plan involves the production of six A380s per year starting from 2020 and eight A400Ms per year as of 2020.

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Materion and EDRO announce distribution agreement

EDRO GmbH will become the exclusive distributor of high performance MoldMAX alloys in Europe.

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Thermoplastics

Lehvoss partners with Livrea Yacht to build 3D printed sailboat

World’s first 3D printed yacht to compete in the 2019 Mini-Transat solo transatlantic yacht race.

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Automotive

TPI and Navistar to build all-composite Class 8 truck

Class 8 truck comprised of a composite tractor and frame rails will result in an estimated 30% reduction in weight and improve freight efficiency.

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Aerospace

Book review: Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites

Resource book by Brian Esp, Ph.D. provides practical application of theory for engineers working with aircraft composites.

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Automotive

Magna launches Germany-based Composites Center of Excellence

The new Composites Center of Excellence aims to help European automakers meet emissions requirements with lightweight structures and exterior components made of advanced materials.

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Infrastructure

Lexus concept yacht opens door for production version

Lexus Sport Yacht concept recognized with a special award by Japan’s “Boat of the Year” committee at the Japan International Boat Show.   

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber recycling facility to recycle 2,000 tons of material per year

Carbon Fiber Recycling, Inc. uses proprietary continuous thermolysis equipment to remove epoxy resins and any sizings from carbon fiber waste.

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Out of Autoclave

Voith unveils digital carbon fiber manufacturing line

Patented production line used to produce the carbon fiber reinforced plastic rear panel for the new Audi A8.

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Carbon Fibers

Safran and Toray partner to supply high performance carbon fiber

The two companies have validated the terms of the implementation agreement for the supply of higher performance carbon fiber composite.

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Ketones

Victrex champions thermoplastic composites for aircraft industry

Company believes thermoplastic composites vital to drive aerospace build rates.

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Aerospace

CRTC makes park benches from recycled aerospace carbon fiber

The Composite Recycling Technology Center is now taking orders for the world’s first park bench made from recycled aerospace grade carbon fiber.

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