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ACoSaLUS project updates for automated sandwich panel layup
Cevotec and project partners have made significant progress in line with 2023 completion, including improvement of automated handling, patch vision inspection, and the laminate design and patch placement process.
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Pearl 10X aeroengine nears readiness for flying testbed
The Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine development program for Dassault’s new flagship aircraft Falcon 10X, complete with a Spirit AeroSystems nacelle, continues to progress toward a 2023 flight test campaign.
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Creative Composites Group achieves EPD for StormStrong utility poles
The environmental product declaration (EPD) marks the composite group’s efforts to measure and reduce environmental impact through verified data.
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Stelia Aerospace Canada becomes Airbus Atlantic Canada
Name change consolidates Stelia’s position as a wholly owned subsidiary of the newly formed Airbus Atlantic business, and enhances Airbus’ competitive aerostructure production capabilities.
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American Clean Power reports U.S. energy highs in 2022, hurdles for 2023
According to the annual and Q1 2023 market reports, more than 25 GW of new clean power was installed, marking it the third highest year for the U.S.; however, several hurdles are delaying 60+ GW through early 2023.
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XlynX cross-linking compound enables ultra-stable perovskite solar cells
A recent case history shows 99% stability of cells after 1,000 hours using BondLynx treatment, emphasizing its boosted bond strength that can also be used to strengthen polymers and fibers.
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Global car user survey identifies automotive trends, variations for future mobility
Conducted by Asahi Kasei and Skopos, the November 2022 survey found differing opinions regarding purchasing behavior, automotive sustainability and autonomous vehicles from the top automotive markets in Germany, China, Japan and the U.S.
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Submit abstracts to SPE ACCE 2023 student poster competition
Graduate, undergraduate, community college and high school students are invited to submit poster titles and abstracts on innovative composites technologies by July 1, 2023.
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Airbus selects Airborne to supply automated ply placement system
The pick-and-place system with software-driven automated will be the first in Airbus facilities, enabling highly efficient and flexible dry fiber preform manufacture for A350 structures.
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French sailmaker incorporates Aluula composites aboard Biotherm race boat
Incidence Sails has successfully integrated Aluula Durlyte into its long-distance ocean race sails after withstanding two years of rigorous testing in numerous open ocean races.
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