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UTComp authors bulletin on fitness-for-service assessment of FRP
Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 601 provides technical background and validation for quantitative nondestructive testing methodology for FRP composite equipment.
Read MoreDeutsche Aircraft begins final assembly facility construction for D328eco turboprop
In addition to the Industry 4.0 and eco-friendly facility being built at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the composite D328eco, said to be leading the turboprop resurgence, will be built with sustainability in mind.
Read MoreGTR celebrates 20 years of composites service to Formula 1
GTR Composites’ highly bespoke composites services, from microcomponents to vehicle assemblies, have made it a key asset for premier F1 racing teams and suppliers, as well as adied the company’s diversification into other end markets.
Read MoreStratasys, Desktop Metal to merge into next-gen AM company
Companies are to combine in an approximately $1.8 billion all-stock transaction, look to deliver industrial polymer, metal, sand and ceramic solutions from design to mass production.
Read MoreNASA pursues lunar terrain vehicle services for Artemis missions
NASA is seeking industry proposals before July 10, 2023, for the development and demonstration of a next-gen LTV for crewed and uncrewed exploration of the moon during Artemis missions.
Read MoreComposites pioneers Donna Dawson, Bob Griffiths pass
Dawson and Griffiths died in early May and had a long, lasting and positive impact on the composites industry and CompositesWorld.
Read MoreSireg Geotech fiberglass rebar supports Italian bridge reconstruction
The ETA-certified composite rebar was applied to the bridge’s precast elements for a lightweight, longer-lasting bridge that is also more resistant to corrosive elements.
Read MorePeople in composites: May 2023
Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Composite Integration, RAMPF Composite Solutions, Plyable and AOC.
Read MoreVartega expands operations with new facility
Carbon fiber recycling specialist Vartega cut the ribbon on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Denver, Colo., U.S.
Read MoreAFPT participates in LeiWaCo project for economic production of thermoplastic composite hydrogen tanks
Laser winding/welding will help 3-year project develop cross-industry container-based transport/supply unit for cryogenic liquid hydrogen, aiming for TRL 5 via demonstrator manufacture and testing.
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