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UD’s Center for Composite Materials hosts NASA University Leadership Initiative
October meeting of industry, government and academic accentuates the University of Delaware’s study of research and technology barriers in UAM using its new class of composite materials, TuFF.
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Airbus unveils DisruptiveLab to test new decarbonization-focused technologies
Aerodynamic helicopter demonstrator, featuring an aluminum and composites fuselage and composite blades, will focus on improving aircraft performance and reducing environmental footprint.
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Toray Carbon Fibers Europe to build new carbon fiber production line by 2025
European carbon fiber producer invests approximately €100 million to respond to green energy and aerospace market demand.
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Mikrosam, H2Storage collaborate on 300+-liter Type IV hydrogen tanks
Automated filament winding cell achieving wind speeds of 6 meters/second improves production performance, shortens curing cycle for serial production of 700-bar Type IV tanks.
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People in Composites: November 2022
New hires, appointments and changes in executive leadership have been announced by Wickert, Michelman, Altair, Fortify, KraussMaffei and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).
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Financial backing fuels growth plans for Atlas Composite Technologies
A seven-figure investment will aid the composites manufacturing in diversifying into new end markets, and investment in a new facility, equipment, premises and adding to its staff.
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NRP Zero invests in hydrogen pressure vessel producer Umoe Advanced Composites
Nordic shareholding investment funds UAC’s manufacturing expansion in Norway and Asia, with an initial target volume of 12,000 fiberglass storage tanks annually for both facilities.
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We Are One announces new Convergence carbon fiber rims, wheels
Boston Materials ZRT composite films are featured in the twisted-shape bicycle rim, enhancing strength, durability and light weight.
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IIT Mandi researchers use microwaves, eco-friendly chemicals to recover glass fibers
Development of a rapid, sustainable microwave-assisted chemical recycling process targets decommissioned wind turbine blades, promotes decreased landfill disposal.
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Vestas EnVentus order, Minnesota Power proposal advance U.S. wind capacity
In November, Vestas secured a 300-MW order for the Illinois-based Goose Creek Wind farm, and Minnesota Power doubled its wind energy proposal to 400 MW, projects which are aiming for 100% clean energy for each state by 2050.
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