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BBG supplies electric composite press for aircraft interior parts production
Ordered by a reputed U.S. aerospace company, the press gives the advantage of high efficiency, quiet operation, easier maintenance and overall shorter cycle times.
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Joby completes second of four system reviews with the FAA
Series of system reviews serve to validate the overall architecture of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft, ensure the company’s development process is on track to satisfy FAA safety objectives.
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ITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber
Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.
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TPRC research project investigates thermoplastic composite structure repair strategies
Linda Grafen’s two-year study explored reconsolidation and patch repair methods to determine their feasibility for impact damage repairing.
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ACI publishes code requirements for GFRP rebar
New comprehensive building code requirement covers the use of nonmetallic, GFRP reinforcing bars in structural concrete applications that are covered by ACI 318-19.
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GE Renewable Energy, Hyundai Electric to support offshore wind growth in South Korea
Under the signed agreement, Hyundai will localize assembly of Haliade-X turbines and generators, aiding in South Korea’s plans to bring online 12 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
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Loop Technology becomes a member of AMRC
The industrial automation technology specialist joins as a Tier 2 member at the AMRC to pursue advanced automation projects that will further cultivate U.K. productivity.
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GE Haliade-X 14.7 MW-220 turbine obtains full DNV type certificate
Rigorous third-party certification process for Haliade-X has been successfully completed, making it what GE says is the largest wind turbine with a full type certification.
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Pusan National University researchers introduce method to enhance thermally conductive composites
The proposed method has the potential to control the orientation of composite fillers without surface modification, improving thermal management.
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Limited edition Ford GT highlights carbon fiber aesthetics
The last of the carbon fiber-bodied race GTs will be limited to a production run of 67 vehicles.
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