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Caracol launches US operations with new Texas facility

Local North American headquarters based in Austin, Texas, U.S. will further the additive manufacturing company’s manufacturing and customer support and rapid operations growth. 

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People in composites: August 2023

New hires and promotions have been announced this month by composites-related companies Cevotec, Tri-Mack, Norplex, ABC Polymer Industries, Belzona and Gefran Inc.

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Euro-Composites brings on Multistation as commercial partner

The new partnership will benefit Euro-Composites, France being a key market for its composite materials, and MultiStation which is increasingly becoming involved with lightweighting projects.

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Aerospace

NASA moves into next phase of high-speed supersonic travel project

Under the Advanced Air Vehicle’s Program, Boeing- and Northrop Grumman-led teams are charged with developing technology roadmaps with vehicle concepts that can operate at Mach 2+ speeds.

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Aerospace

Janicki receives Boeing 2023 Supplier of the Year Award

Composite and metallic tooling, equipment and parts supplier has been recognized for its collaboration, commitment and overall support of various Boeing programs.

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Compcut ACS 300 machine provides safety, high performance for U.K. students

Installation of the composite cutting solution at the University of Nottingham has been instrumental in improving academic procedures for PhD students producing test-ready composite samples.

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Pressure Vessels

Revolution Wind offshore wind project gains US approval

Fourth commercial-scale wind farm off of Rhode Island joins Vineyard Wind, South Fork Wind and Ocean Wind 1 projects, brings U.S. construction pipeline to 2.7 GW.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic advances flight preparations for composite XB-1 demonstrator

Since its rollout in 2020, the supersonic demonstrator has claimed several achievements, including a recent experimental airworthiness certificate and authorization for test pilot flights, further validating Overture’s development.

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Trends

Russia exits from Comac CR929 program, MS-21 experiences delays

Reports confirm Russia’s step away from the CR929 widebody aircraft and impending delays in MS-21 deliveries, long-term consequences from Western-imposed sanctions. 

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EHang completes eVTOL flight testing, preps for type certification

Since its application acceptance in 2021, the EH216-S has met all CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements to achieve type certification, and the end goal of commercial operation.

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