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Aerospace

ZeroAvia expands the reach of zero emissions flight technology

Electric motor technology from ZeroAvia for aviation applications is helping pave way for hydrogen-electric engines for Dash 8 and similar airframes.

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BlueHalo launches next generation of Intense Eye UAS

Unmanned aerial system (UAS) from BlueHalo featuring an HX5 injection-molded chassis from Alpine Advanced Materials is said to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than aerospace-grade aluminum. 

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Report finds US offshore wind will continue on upward trajectory

Research from Renewables Consulting Group, as reported by NA Wind Power, finds the U.S. offshore wind market has moved into the construction phase for large-scale projects.

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Space

Rock West Composites completes development model design for robotic arm

The Canadarm3 robotic arm will be used in the lunar Gateway Program, supplied by the Canadian Space Agency.

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Automation

Fraunhofer IFAM advances automation, robotics development for large composite structures

New developments in automated or semi-automated manufacturing solutions through MFFD, CoMMaNds 2, FastFlexMont 2, Tempo and UniFix projects to achieve sustainable, efficient composite part production.

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Wind/Energy

NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks

Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.

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Mechnano trademarks CNT dispersion process for AM materials

D’Func dispersions eliminate clumped and roped CNTs, leading to increased electrical and mechanical performance in 3D-printed parts.

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Space

Nadcap forms additive manufacturing task group

New task group will focus on all additive manufacturing activity within Performance Review Institute’s Nacap program.  

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Shapiro, Re:Build Manufacturing announce $81 million investment for manufacturing center creation

Collaboration between the Commonwealth, Re:Build Manufacturing and RIDC is the latest economic development project that will expand innovation-focused manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania.

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Aerospace

JetZero unveils plan for BWB midmarket airliner, tanker

Blended wing body aircraft design targets need for new midmarket airplane (NMA) and defense tanker-transport program.

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