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ULA Vulcan rocket progresses closer to launch
The company’s first Vulcan Cert-1 rocket is complete and is headed to its launch site for flight readiness verification tests.
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Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum
Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.
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Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025
Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.
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DowAksa appoints Massimo Rebolini as new CEO
The Turkey-based carbon fiber manufacturer’s transition is in line with its planned succession process for additional growth and innovation.
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On the radar: Automated wind blade maintenance
Several companies are making headway to ease the challenging, dangerous and manual job of wind turbine blade upkeep.
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Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL testing phase
The Brazilian aircraft company makes strides toward maturing critical technologies for scheduled certification and entry-into-service in 2026.
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Dronamics composite cargo drone performs first flight
The new milestone demonstrates the potential of the company’s Black Swan flagship aircraft to enhance product delivery efficiency.
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SPE introduces second keynote for ACCE 2023
General Motors’ Jason Coryell will be talking sustainability initiatives in automotive in his presentation, “A Role for Composites in GM’s Vision for Simulation-Driven & Sustainable Material Impact.”
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Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe
Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.
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Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP
The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.
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