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Boston Materials gains $13.5 million for Z-axis Fiber expansion, supply chain partnership establishment
Boston Materials builds on its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., growing its composite materials deployment into semiconductor and aerospace markets.
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Addcomposites announces AFP-XS global install base milestone
More than 50 of the production-ready AFP solution for small- to medium-scale composite part manufacturing have been installed and is rapidly growing thanks to its affordability and versatility.
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Intuitive Machines debuts moon buggy for Artemis program
IM’s Moon RACER is one of three lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs being considered by NASA for future operations on the lunar surface.
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Tighitco receives production, spares award for CH-53K helicopter
Activities for the Sikorsky aircraft will be supported by Tighitco’s U.S. Complex Composites division from 2025-2027.
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Archer Aviation signs eVTOL aircraft purchase with Japan
Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo’s joint venture company intends to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft to certify and commercialize AAM services across Japan.
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Swedish parking garage to incorporate decommissioned wind blades
Architect Jonas Lloyd is working with Vattenfall to design the multistory building with a wind blade façade, targeting eco-friendly buildings and creative ways to remove blades from landfills.
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Wichita’s NIAR delivers fiber metal laminate test panel to FAA
Aluminum and fiberglass fuselage panel is one of five panels that NIAR and partners are designing, fabricating and testing to assess emerging metallic structure technologies.
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Mikrosam robotic filament winding cell to aid Cidetec composites projects
Delivery of the single-spindle robotic setup with an ATP head will advance the R&D organization’s work in CUBIC, GENEX and Carbo4power initiatives targeting sustainable composites development.
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Boeing machinists approve third proposed contract, end strike
The labor standoff, the first in 16 years, is the latest setback in a volatile year for the aerospace company.
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Safran invests over €1 billion to develop LEAP engine MRO network
The engine-maker is scaling up global MRO capabilities with several facility builds and company acquisitions to keep pace with expected demand in the narrowbody aircraft market.
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