Scott Francis

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Group develops new high-performance carbon fiber

High stiffness and strength makes SGL Group’s new material of interest for aerospace applications.

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Aerospace

FACC test laboratory receives ISO certification

The composite lab and test center CoLT, a subsidiary of FACC, has been awarded ISO certification for quality standards.

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RTM

Safran and Albany inaugurate new LEAP engine fan blade plant

The Mexico facility is the two companies’ third joint manufacturing plant to make composite parts for the LEAP aircraft engine.

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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber employs plasma oxidation technology to produce carbon fiber

Woodland Holdings plans to change its company name to 4M Carbon Fiber and produce low-cost, high-quality carbon fiber using plasma oxidation.

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Wind/Energy

Parliament's ITRE committee votes to modernize European electricity markets

The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research & Energy (ITRE) gives the green light to make European electricity markets ready for renewables.

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Defense

F-35 program reaches composites milestone

Orbital ATK celebrates completion of its 5,000th composite part for the F-35 program.

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Automation

Airbus Helicopters' parcel delivery drone completes first flight demonstration

Skyways, Airbus’ unmanned air vehicle designed for autonomous parcel deliveries is on track to commence trial service in Singapore.

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Autoclave

NTPT and Richard Mille enter long-term collaboration agreement

Lightweight prepreg company North Thin Ply Technology signs supply and R&D agreement with luxury watch brand Richard Mille.

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Carbon Fibers

Toho Tenax hybrid prepreg combines carbon fiber, CNT

New high-tensile, highly shock-resistant prepreg incorporates carbon fiber developed for aerospace applications and specialized carbon nanotubes.

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Thermoplastics

A. Schulman to be acquired by LyondellBasell in $2.25 billion deal

LyondellBasell announces entry into definitive agreement to acquire high-performance plastics, composites and resins supplier A. Schulman

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Cutting/Kitting

METYX wins funding for Hungarian facility expansion

Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency announces support for an investment project to expand METYX Hungary.

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Wind/Energy

Vestas anti-icing solution boosts cold-climate wind energy

The Vestas Anti-Icing System is based on electro-thermal heating elements embedded in the laminate directly below the blade's surface.

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