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Marine

BMComposites confirms second Linx 30 catamaran build

New order adds to the reliability of the foil-assisted, beach landing, carbon fiber superyacht tender, with a 40-foot Linx model and an electric version in the works.

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Researchers use graphene-based TENGs to provide energy sources for future smart devices

A new study proves that using an advanced type of 3D graphene foam as an active layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can work as a reliable and cost-effective energy harvesting power source for autonomous sensors and electronics.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE 2023 presents fourth keynote

Dr. Ryan Hahnlen and Dr. Srikanth Pilla will be sharing their collaborative work on a cost-effective CFRTP door assembly, and what the application represents for lightweighting the automotive industry.

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Atlas Composite Technologies announces composite operation expansion

A new facility grows the company to a 90,000-square-foot footprint, backed by a seven-figure investment, to meet increasing customer demand.

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Archer developments accelerate Midnight eVTOL path to market

In tandem with Q2 2023 financial and operation results, Archer secures a $215 million investment, Midnight receives special airworthiness certification and an agreement is reached with Boeing and Wisk for autonomous flight collaboration.

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Prepregs

Covestro Adelie solar car makes debut in Leverkusen

The composites-intensive fourth-generation model by the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team, backed by Covestro, prepares for the October 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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Aerospace

GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters progress industrial partnership

A signed MOU covers multiple projects and work packages related to the H225M helicopter’s engineering, EWIS design and manufacturing, MRO, composites design and more.

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Carbon Fibers

KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement

To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.

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Aerospace

Dufour Aerospace announces composites airframe, nacelle and tail suppliers for Aero2 drone prototype

The uncrewed, hybrid-electric, tilt-wing cargo transport aircraft will feature an all-composite airframe and composites-intensive nacelle and tail.

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Automotive

Composite railway transom installation to replace timber alternatives

University of Southern Queensland researchers, in collaboration with Austrak, evaluate real-time conditions of FRP and water-based materials used on new Australian rainlway transoms.

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