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Volocopter completes Bruchsal, Germany production site
The company aims to produce 50+ carbon fiber composites-intensive electric air taxis per year, aiming for first commercial services in 2024.
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Innoptus Solar Team uses Jetcam software to optimize production of solar vehicle
The world title-holding, Belgium racing team is producing its tenth composites-intensive solar car using Jetcam Expert nesting software.
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Covestro sells additive manufacturing business to Stratasys
Originally announced in August 2022, the sale includes 3D printing materials solutions, employees, R&D facilities and offices across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.
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Addyx carbon exoskeleton technology enables molded ribs inside hollow composite structures
Using a water-soluble mandrel, carbon exoskeleton opens paradigm for topology-optimized composites, cutting weight, manufacturing time and scrap rate.
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Norco facility expansion bolsters aerospace, defense project capacity
An additional 10,000 square feet will accommodate increasing demand for the company’s composite services.
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Hexagon Agility Mobile Pipeline supplied to CNG project in Jordan
Headed by fuel station chain Masanseer Oil & Gas, the lightweight composite X-Store modules will enable large-volume CNG transportation and distribution, improving project economics, scalability.
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SGL Carbon Gardena site purchased by Tex Tech Industries
Transaction of SGL Carbon’s U.S. business activities includes certain assets of SGL Composites Inc., as well as plants, machinery and customer contracts.
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LifePort acquires Aeromatrix Composites advanced materials line
The aircraft manufacturer solidifies its capability to provide next-generation advanced materials solutions to aerospace and defense customers.
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Lanxess, DSM Engineering Materials venture launched as Envalior
New global engineering materials contender combines Lanxess’ high-performance materials business with DSM’s engineering materials business to offer a variety of material solutions.
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Norsepower secures €28 million for modern mechanical rotor sail
New funding will accelerate composite rotor sail production, R&D, marketing, recruitment and more to expand the reach of Norsepower’s fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technology for ships.
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