CompositesWorld News

NDI

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.

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Aerospace

Deutsche 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.

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GTR 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.

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Stratasys, 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.

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Space

NASA 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.

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Composites 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.

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Construction

Sireg 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.

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People 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.

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Recycling

Vartega 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.

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Wind/Energy

AFPT 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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