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Polymer Resources completes resin compounding facility expansion
A 40% capacity increase for high-quality engineered resins compounding — available unfilled and with fiber reinforcement — and expanded plastic recycling at the Rochester, New York facility address customer needs for enhanced supply and sustainability.
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AutoFlight, Groupe ADP to conduct experimental piloted eVTOL flights
The recently unveiled Prosperity I aircraft, targeting affordable urban and regional flights, will be tested under real-world conditions during the 2023 Paris Olympic and Paralymic Games at the Pontoise vertiport.
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Cycle Inspect, UNSW investigate carbon fiber bicycle damage
The collaborative research initiative will explore the prevalence and impact of structural damage in carbon fiber bicycles currently in use by the general public, assessing the magnitude of the issue and raising awareness.
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Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up
Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly.
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TPRC brings composites expertise to NxtGen HighTech program
Newly launched program in the Netherlands will run until 2030 with more than 330 partners contributing knowledge to advancing high-tech solutions, including additional research in composites welding, recycling and AFP.
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GKN, Materialise further additively manufactured aviation parts certification
Per a letter of intent (LOI), the alliance will push the boundaries of additive production of functional and flight-critical aerostructures, with a focus on eVTOL aircraft.
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EcoPulse demonstrator configuration is revealed in preparation for upcoming flights
Daher, Safran and Airbus cite recent milestones made with the composite hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft, progressing the project’s hybridization and decarbonization goals.
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Fairmat signs long-term contract with Dassault Aviation for composite offcuts
The collection and recycling of carbon fiber scrap from the aerospace/defense company matures Fairmat’s plans to grow its international footprint in composites recycling.
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Embraer, GKN collaborate on potential H2 flight demonstrator
Partnership agreement will focus on feasibility studies, hydrogen R&D programs and explore the potential development of a demonstrator, all to advance aerospace decarbonization efforts.
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Opening of NMIS facility advances future manufacturing in Scotland
With innovation at its heart, the new R&D hub is set to be a catalyst for economic growth, home to a collaboration hub, full connected Digital Factory, materials division, Lightweight Manufacture Centre and more.
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