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UBC engineers successfully develop carbon fiber from bitumen
Through a distinctive spinning process, the university team has enabled the production of carbon fiber for less than $12/kilogram, targeting high-volume industries like automotive.
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Airborne to deliver automated preforming line to GKN Aerospace
Automated cell combines ply placement, preform trimming, a ply cutter and a hot drape former for 3D preform production, to be initially deployed to fulfill ASCEND project objectives.
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Machine, equipment investment strengthens Ruckus Composites’ research, innovation
CNC services expansion, universal testing machines and advanced inspection enable Ruckus to delve deeper into the study and evaluation of carbon fiber damage, as well as nondestructive and destructive testing.
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Aerospace manufacturer meets increased demand with Plataine
Plataine’s AI-based solution, incorporated into the composite aerostructure manufacturer’s cutting and kitting operations, increased production throughput, material use, improved quality and reduced errors.
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SAMPE launches new report on the state of the technology industry
The inaugural release of SoTIR, in conjunction with a free summer webinar series, summarizes the latest composite and advanced materials industry advancements and trends.
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Exel Composites becomes APQP4Wind member for wind industry
APQP4Wind’s quality assurance methodology is designed to reduce risk and lower the costs of poor quality, which Exel plans to apply to all of its global wind production sites where composite components are manufactured.
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People in composites: June 2023
This month’s roundup includes new personnel announcements made by Archer Aviation, ORNL and Bye Aerospace.
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Henkel celebrates 100 years of its Adhesive Technologies business
The German company recognizes how far it has come since its founding, from development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments.
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Daher confirms continuation of R&D efforts for thermoplastic composites
Mobilized by numerous thermoplastics programs, an innovation center and a new strategic plan, Daher advances its dedication to lighter, stronger aerostructures to meet decarbonization goals.
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VoltAero debuts Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft
The first member in the Cassio airplane family offers a clean-sheet airframe design, proprietary hybrid propulsion and sustainable fuel operation. Flight testing and certification are anticipated for late 2023 into 2024.
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