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Solvay, GKN Aerospace renew collaboration agreement
Both companies aim to expand the use of thermoplastic composite materials on high-rate aerospace structures.
Read MoreZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen partner to develop liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure for aircraft operations
Partnership supports development of LH2-powered aircraft with up to 80 seats by 2027 and robust airport infrastructure.
Read MoreAdaptive composite elements for building facades exhibited at JEC World 2023
University of Stuttgart institutes use carbon and glass fiber composites, robotic fabrication, biomimetic design and digial twin/control to demonstrate adaptive facade elements for future buildings.
WatchVelocity Composites completes first kits from advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama
Full-rate production for GKN Aerospace should begin before next financial year, site will serve as hub for other launch customers as composites grow in wind energy, urban air mobility and electric vehicles.
Read MoreDIAB commits to circular business model
Diab uses recycled raw materials to make core materials; Diab customers can use such products with recycled content to help lower their carbon footprint and Diab assists in reusing its products at end of life.
Read MoreAirborne, Accudyne partner to provide automated composites solutions worldwide
The two companies have signed an MOA to collaborate on further development of digital automation systems for composites manufacturing in aerospace, renewable energy, future mobility and more.
WatchUniversal Matter acquires main operating business of Applied Graphene Materials
UMI aims to combine its graphene capabilities with AGM’s dispersion technologies to accelerate the growth of graphene-based solutions.
Read MoreAluula, University of British Columbia develop recycling process for UHMWPE fiber composites
The researchers have developed high-strength molded panels made from recycled materials.
Read MoreSAMPE names Rebekah Stacha as CEO
Stacha, who has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and operations management, will be SAMPE’s first woman CEO in the organization’s 79-year history.
Read MoreInkas armored vehicle released in collaboration with Force Development Services
The partially glass fiber-reinforced armored tactical intervention vehicle and FDS vehicle-mounted platform aim to enable faster security operations.
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