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DLR develops safe, flexible workspaces for robot-assisted manual draping
The EU project Drapebot works on new ways of collaborating with industrial robots for manual CFRP preforming for large aircraft structural parts.
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Covestro AG, Adnoc enter open-ended discussions on acquisition
In light of the Abu Dhabi state energy group’s interest in acquiring Covestro, an agreement to begin a dialogue between the parties has been reached.
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National Composites Centre launches net-zero flight plan
New technology innovation partnership program with South West Europe IAAPs and the universities of Bristol and Bath will focus on hydrogen fuel systems to increase U.K. technology, infrastructure and innovation capabilities.
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EuCIA welcomes industry to complete composites waste and recycling survey
Findings from the European Composites Waste & Recycling Market Survey will support the building of composites recycling infrastructure in Europe. The survey is available until Oct. 31, 2023.
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New Clean Aviation projects to facilitate highly efficient aircraft by 2035
Clean Aviation, approved for €380 million to advance eight topics revolving around new aircraft concepts and propulsion architectures, reveals project focuses and partners.
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WAE Technologies unveils H2 fuel cell version of EVR vehicle platform
EVRh demonstrates the potential of hydrogen hybrid powertrain systems as a parallel-hybrid derivative of its EVR rolling chassis concept in a lightweight composite structure.
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RCA Engineering develops modular composite recycling systems
Modular plant configurations gives companies the option of mechanical or thermal processing of carbon and glass fibers to ensure zero waste and emissions, no noise and reduced construction costs.
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Henkel receives Airbus qualification for European aerospace manufacturing facility
The adhesive company’s Montornès, Spain, plant has been approved as a standard and raw materials supplier for various Airbus platforms, adding to its work in lightweighting, fuel efficiency and automation.
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CGTech Vericut software to support iCOMAT tow shearing technology
Under a new arrangement, iCOMAT will sell and support a dedicated version of Vericut VCP/VCS software in support of its patented RTS process for defect-free steering of composite tapes.
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NIAR seeks industry experts for new digital twins study
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is seeking representatives to assess technology gaps related to virtual commissioning and creation of digital twins.
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