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Wind/Energy

TPI, GE agree to expand wind blade production capacity in Mexico

As part of its Q2 2023 earnings, TPI Composites reports an amended supply agreement with GE including new blade production lines in Mexico.

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Molds/Tools

Base Materials announces new distributor to support growth in European composites market

B. Beyer GmbH will distribute Base Materials’ range of epoxy and polyurethane tooling board materials and ancillary products.

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Thermoplastics

Clean Sky 2 OUTCOME project demonstrates PEEK thermoplastic composite wingbox cover

Airbus Defense and Space, FIDAMC and Aernnova demonstrate out-of-autoclave, one-shot process for wingbox cover with integrated stringers for regional aircraft.

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Surcar Airlines selects ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines to power flights in the Canary Islands

Surcar plans to retrofit Twin Otter seaplanes with the ZA600 powertrain, which will use compressed gaseous hydrogen stored in composite pressure vessels.

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D-JOINTS project helps engineers protect composite aircraft structures from lightning strikes

Design of innovative composite hybrid joints with electromagnetic compatibility project tested and validated two types of joint technologies plus software tool for faster design.

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Zenvo Automotive announces partnership with Managing Composites

New benchmarks for performance, design and safety can be anticipated with the Aurora platform, backed by Managing Composites’ support of the hypercar and supercar industry, and its extensive knowledge in composite materials and simulation.

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INN-PAEK project succeeds in 100% recyclable turbine

European project replaces complex-shaped metal structure in aircraft cooling system with injection molded thermoplastic composite material for improved sustainability.

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Aerospace

Aitiip Technology Center reports dismantling of thermoplastic parts using resistance welding

Clean Sky 2 HELACS project aims to enable improved recycling of composite components at aircraft end of life.

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Aerospace

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils new zero-emissions aircraft facilities

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils refurbished facilities for development of future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

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Cevotec’s fiber patch placement is part of digital process chain for automated composite prosthetics

Multiple partners work to develop automated data collection, composite laminate generation for customized medical applications using FPP technology in German-funded Patch2Patient project.

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