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Automotive

KraussMaffei, AIM collaboration achieves HP-RTM carbon fiber wheel rims

KraussMaffei supported, coordinated and delivered compact production equipment tailored to design and process needs for high-quality automotive rims.

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University of Michigan survey supports composites decarbonization practices

Ph.D. student Zhuoer Li is welcoming anonymous participation from industry professionals to better understand and predict material efficiency and energy consumption in the composites fabrication process.

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Carbon Fibers

NCC receives funding to build Cygnet Texkimp-designed carbonization research lines

The National Composites Center is to build precursor and carbon fiber research lines to enable innovation in U.K. composites production.

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Technical paper abstracts are still open for SAMPE 2025

The Sept. 15 deadline to apply is quickly approaching. SAMPE is calling for industry expert technical paper and ITAR abstract submissions for next May.  

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Marine

Hexagon Purus Maritime supplies hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace vessel

Composite pressure vessel supplier contributes to 75-meter vessel that will be powered by wind and solar power and features advanced power systems like hydrogen.  

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Closed Mould Alliance to deliver sustainable resources, practices to composite molding

U.K. companies Alan Harper Composites, Ilium and Tower Composites collectively contribute expertise and solutions to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of composite parts.

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Aerospace

Federal grant awarded to ZeroAvia for electric propulsion system advancement

ZeroAvia has been awarded $4.2 million in U.S. federal funding to support its work in developing its electric propulsion system designed for 2-5 megawatt powertrain applications.

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Covestro invests in renovations, technical upgrades to U.S. HQ

Covestro LLC is investing $40 million in an array of modernization and technical upgrades to its Pittsburgh location, aiming to renovate its existing polyurethane R&D facilities and improve equipment and machinery.

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Recycling

Henry Royce Institute commissions Cygnet Texkimp DEECOM system

DEECOM unit will be available to the U.K. academic community and industrial partners for work in reclaiming and reusing composite fibers and resins.

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Aerospace

Velocity Composites receives Nadcap accreditation for U.S. facility

Followed by certain site recertification in July, global industry verification of Velocity’s Tallahassee site ensures compliance with aerospace standards. 

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