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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber launches 50-ton plasma oxidation qualification line

The $4.5 million project, designed to triple throughput and cut oxidation energy consumption, will prove the company’s technology at commercial scale for prospective customers.

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Lilium launches M&A process, targets eVTOL program continuation

Despite court-approved insolvency filings and beginning first investor briefings, Lilium remains fully focused on re-emerging following restructuring, setting its sights on fresh investment to support the Lilium Jet.

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Aerospace

FACC Q3 earnings signal strong aerospace growth trajectory 

A 25.1% increase in revenue and a quadrupled EBIT are being reinforced by initiatives to improve workforce shortages and implement thermoplastic composites into future aircraft.

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Aerospace

NASA selects Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft concepts in AACES 2050 Program

Electra will identify and deliver various concepts and technologies for future sustainable commercial airline development, which could enter service by mid-century.

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Marine

MarineShift360 project launches new initiatives for marine industry sustainability

Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and Industry Accelerator and University Outreach programs are designed to fast-track decarbonization as regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows.

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Defense

Integris Composites becomes U.S. Army FLRAA armor supplier

New contract with Bell Texton Inc. will equip the Bell V-280 Valor with fit-for-purpose composite military armor.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace closes oversubscribed $175 million Series D raise

The end-to-end space transportation company looks to its future launch, lunar and on-orbit services and capabilities.

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Defense

Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements

ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.

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CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events

CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.

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Aerospace

Leonardo Aerostructures can no longer wait on Boeing solution, explores carve-out, alliances

After continued reductions (-36-41%) in 787 production, this key supply chain link for fuselage sections and other composite parts looks at restructuring options for the Grottaglie facility and Aerostructures Division.

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