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Airbus launches European Defence Fund R&D projects
Airbus has been selected for eight collaborative projects, including EDOCC and ENGRT, the latter of which will study and define key technologies for future rotorcraft operations.
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Isoco, V Frames, Lehvoss introduce recycled, biopolymer composites to bike frames
Bio-based, performance-optimized composite materials promote more lightweight, stiff and impact resistant E-bike frames and components.
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Covestro to discontinue Maezio product line
Production of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are to be discontinued over the course of 2023, with Covestro focusing on core Engineered Plastics business.
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Nikola introduces hydrogen energy brand HYLA
HYLA brand highlights integrated H2 solutions, 60 hydrogen stations installed by 2026 and access to 300 metric tons of H2 per day.
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Chemnitz University of Technology receives €6 million to expand research into "green" carbon fiber
Carbon LabFactory and InnoCarbEnergy project conduct R&D across entire value chain from raw materials through processes to structures and systems on a pilot line with technology demonstrators.
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Simcenter software update highlights aircraft wing skin optimization
Expanded aerospace capabilities in Siemens software portfolio performs more rapid margin of safety calculations and reduces simulation preprocessing up to 80%.
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ESA approves Windform RS, LX 3.0 for space flight applications
CRP Technology’s Top-Line composite materials Windform RS and Windform LX 3.0 are compliant with outgassing requirements in accordance with ESA-TEC-PR-002015.
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Terahertz spectroscopy augments Fill Accubot NDT system
THz-Imaging spectrometry technique enables automated fiber-reinforced composite inspection for contorted and freeformed parts, and 3D-printed internal supporting structures.
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SMCCreate 2023 invites attendees, presentation speakers
The SMC/BMC-focused event will take place from Nov. 7-8 in Prague, targeting experienced designers and those that may be new to applying SMC/BMC materials.
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Weber State applies composite-based 3D printing for aerospace support, research
The Utah-based university’s recently upgraded MARS Center installed an Impossible Objects CBAM printer to engage in projects with DOD and DOE potential.
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