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Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member

Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.

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Norway aims for offshore wind growth with new startup program

Norwegian Offshore Wind is launching a new two-year program in August to foster growth of startups and scale-ups and address pressing issues in offshore wind.

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Orbital Composites installs robotic AM system at University of Rhode Island

The 12-axis Orbital S system designed to print continuous fiber-reinforced parts will be used to advance research in composites for underwater unmanned vehicles.

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Sustainability

Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement

A catalog of novel, sustainable composites, including bio-resins, biomass-derived nanofillers and additives, fiber-based textiles and corresponding technologies, will be developed during this three-year EU project.

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Siemens Gamesa signs largest offshore wind project in Poland

The secured contract will see the delivery of 107 wind turbines with 14-MW capacity for the 1.5-GW deal.

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Aerospace

GE Aerospace to open Dayton manufacturing site

Co-located Beavercreek facility for aeroengine production ramp-up is expected to simplify GE’s operations and help better serve customers.

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Space

ULA Vulcan rocket progresses closer to launch

The company’s first Vulcan Cert-1 rocket is complete and is headed to its launch site for flight readiness verification tests.

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Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum

Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.

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Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025

Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.

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DowAksa appoints Massimo Rebolini as new CEO

The Turkey-based carbon fiber manufacturer’s transition is in line with its planned succession process for additional growth and innovation.

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