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Haydale graphene-enhanced prepreg achieves notable tool life extension
Extended field trials substantiate functionalized prepreg material features, such as doubled composite parts manufacture, tighter-tolerance parts and more.
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AMULET project funds 24 projects in composites, CMCs, metals
Trans-European project finalists for first open call identify material and process innovations in building, aerospace and aeronautics, energy and automotive sectors.
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Stellantis to acquire stake in hydrogen mobility company Symbio
Automotive manufacturing company joins Faurecia and Michelin to further industrialize and globalize Symbio’s growth for hydrogen mobility.
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RACER achieves “power on” test, prepares for 2023 maiden flights
Initial function checks were conducted at the Airbus Helicopter facility in Marignane, France, signaling the next step for the composite rotorcraft demonstrator and its highly collaborative teams.
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TPI, GE extend supply agreements, plan next-gen wind blade design collaboration
TPI has manufactured wind blades for GE since 2008. New commitments will lead to the development of new blade types and potentially more production lines in 2023.
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National Composites Centre participates in Horizon Europe GREEN-LOOP project
Research-intensive 17-partner innovation project will develop new sustainable and circular strategies with novel bio-based products using rubber, bioplastics and wood composites.
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American Airlines partners with Safran to reduce environmental footprint with lighter, more efficient brakes
Boeing 737NG fleet will be upgraded with carbon fiber brakes to enhance operational performance and reduce operating costs while maintaining sustainability commitments.
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Babyark launches smart, composites-intensive car seat
Impact-absorbing car seat approaches safety holistically with carbon fiber and D3O materials and embedded sensors for real-time monitoring.
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Horizon’s Cavorite eVTOL prototype completes initial hover testing
Reports confirm the aircraft is extremely stable, is capable of full hover at only 65% power and has hovered with 20% of its fans purposely disabled.
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G6 Materials enters collaboration agreement with MADE Advanced Materials
The “Collaborative Project” is intended to explore the possibility of using fiber-reinforced composites with graphene-enhanced resin.
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