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North Sea countries target 260 GW of offshore wind energy; onshore wind shows reduced CO2 in U.S.

Nine EU countries agree to increased installations by 2050 for reduced CO2, a goal proven by a U.S. energy report, citing highest reductions in wind belt states.

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United invests $15 million in Eve Air Mobility air taxis

The airline signed a purchase agreement for up to 400 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility (UAM).

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Aerospace

Cotesa to manufacture Dronamics long-range cargo drones in Europe

Composites manufacturer Cotesa will produce Black Swan drones at its German facilities, supporting Dronamics’ goal to launch commercial routes in Europe in 2023.

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Consumer

Mubea to collaborate on production of carbon fiber exoskeletons

Automotive supplier Mubea has entered into an agreement with robotic exoskeleton producer German Bionic on production of Cray X carbon fiber composite power suits.

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Plastic Omnium builds U.S. capacity to supply Ford trucks with high-pressure hydrogen vessels

At its Michigan facility, the company will provide Type IV high-pressure hydrogen vessels to equip Ford’s fleet of hydrogen fuel cell EV truck prototypes.

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Sensors

IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites

As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.  

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Automotive

AZL announces upcoming joint R&D partner projects

Kick-off meetings for consortium projects covering cell-to-pack battery casing architecture, composite tailgate concepts and a study into the utility and cargo bikes sector are taking place Oct. 27 and 28.  

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Sensors

Synthesites, Purdue CMSC advances real-time cure monitoring

Partners are developing cure simulation using data from dielectric sensors to monitor infusion and autoclave composite structures in real time.  

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Siemens Gamesa wins U.S. ban on GE wind turbines in patent dispute

Boston judge blocks sales of GE Halide-X offshore wind turbines, allows use in existing U.S. projects.  

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Brazilian composites consumption falls 4.2% in first half of 2022

Despite the drop, total revenue registers 17% higher compared to January to June 2021, a mismatch that ALMACO says is due to successive raw material price increases.  

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