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Aerospace

EuCIA, EACP sign LOI to explore cooperation opportunities

EuCIA and the EACP have signed a letter of intent (LOI) specifying the principles of future collaboration, especially in the aerospace market.

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Composites One announces CEO transition and succession plan

Leadership succession strategy, which includes a new CFO appointment and creation of a new CCO role, is expected to bolster Composites One’s role in the industry for the foreseeable future.

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Space

On the radar: Reusable launch vehicles, hypersonics make space more accessible

CFRP has become key to targeting efforts in reusing components like rocket stages, as well as the development of reusable hypersonic testbeds and spaceplanes, for increasing space commercialization.

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Epoxies

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

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Cutting/Kitting

Norco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion

Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.

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Recycling

Veolia, Composites Recycling SA partner for composites waste circularity

Three-phase project establishes, scales and launches operations of large-scale thermolysis-based recycling in western France.

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Carbon Fibers

CSub delivers one-piece composite truss bridge in Norway

EPC supplier has fabricated, transported and delivered a 42-meter composite bridge intended for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Wind/Energy

NCC, BCI, Vestas collaborate to enhance wind blade technology development

NCC, BCI and Vestas have established the U.K. Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan, aiming to accelerate wind blade technology development and lower energy costs.

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Sustainability

Evonik publishes life cycle assessment data in online database

Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.

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Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace reusable rocket-powered aircraft flies twice in one day

Eighth and ninth flights of composites-intensive Mk-II Aurora reach an altitude of 63,000 feet, demonstrates same-day reusability capability for rocket-powered systems.

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