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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.
Read MoreUnited 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).
Read MoreCotesa 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.
Read MoreMubea 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.
Read MorePlastic 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.
Read MoreIMDEA 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.
Read MoreAZL 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.
Read MoreSynthesites, 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.
Read MoreSiemens 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.
Read MoreBrazilian 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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