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Norplex Advanced Composites becomes Montana Advanced Composites

Rebranding coincides with further investment in prepreg manufacturing capabilities.

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Aerospace

Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

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Composites 4.0

Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

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Automotive

Bucci features 20-inch center lock version of carbon fiber wheel

Bucci Composites introduces new carbon fiber wheel option for high-performance automotive applications.

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Automation

RoMaNi 2 project enhances industrial robot flexibility for composites, metals machining

Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining with up to 0.1-millimeter production tolerance.

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Aerospace

Tata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 final assembly line in India

Final assembly line supports program for self-reliant defense manufacturing in India, with first composite C295 roll-out targeting 2026 and ramp up of 40 aircraft by 2031.

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Arceon closes investment round for advanced materials growth

Tenzing Alpha is investing in the material science startup to support Arceon’s creation of materials including composites for harsh environments.

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Marine

Nlcomp is selected as a World Sailing award finalist for rComposite

Third World Sailing award nomination highlights the company’s focus on marine innovation using sustainable composite materials.

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Carbon Fibers

Natilus announces Horizon blended wing body CFRP aircraft for 200-passenger narrowbody market

Following its Kona cargo aircraft with 460 pre-orders, this larger all-CFRP model responds to airlines’ request to fill Boeing and Airbus gap with 25% less weight, 40% greater capacity and 50% less carbon emissions, to enter service by early 2030s.

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People in composites: October 2024

CRP USA, Fives Machining Systems, Web Industries, UD-CCM, Exel Composites and Lockheed Martin have made appointments related to the composites industry.

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