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Matrix Composites secures $14 million to support deepwater floating rig project in Asia

High-performance composite deepwater drill riser buoyancy systems supply capitalizes on increased activity in the subsea segment.  

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Aerospace

Hexa eVTOL aircraft reaches new flight milestone

Composites-intensive unmanned aerial vehicle from LIFT Aircraft completes first test flight at Air Force Duke Field, prepping it for future public and military applications.

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Aerospace

Virgin Galactic announces new spaceship manufacturing facility 

Mesa, Arizona, facility will have the capacity to produce up to six spaceships per year, supporting increased flight frequency and bringing skilled aerospace jobs to the area.  

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Norco Composites successfully completes first AS9100D surveillance audit

The three-day audit that took place at Norco’s Winfrith manufacturing facility in May showed no non-conformities, indicating continuous improvement and good practice.  

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Pro-Set Epoxy sponsors DGM Racing’s Mason Massey

Epoxy manufacturer serves as primary partner to the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro in the New Holland 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series.  

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Save the date for 2022 National Composites Week

The fourth annual National Composites Week will be celebrated Aug. 22-26, 2022, and features social, virtual and in-person events designed to highlight the importance of composites manufacturing worldwide.  

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Aerospace

Horizon Aircraft completes construction of composites-intensive 50%-scale prototype eVTOL aircraft

Five-seat hybrid-electric craft will undergo comprehensive testing to remove technical risk as Horizon continues development of the full-scale version.  

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Kordsa strengthens position in composites industry with reported record growth

The first half of 2022 saw a 47% increase in sales, a turnover of $599 million and $61 in net profit, guided by a recent acquisition and facility investment.  

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IBEX 2022 highlights composites-focused content at September event

IBEX organizers present the Composites Pavilion Exhibit Hall for attendees, in addition to Pre-Conference Sessions, seminars on construction materials and methods and a range of Tech-Talk workshops.

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Aerospace

Engineering hub in Montreal extends Wisk's global reach

The new Wisk hub adds to its headquarters and facilities around the San Francisco Bay Area, in Atlanta, Georgia, New Zealand and Australia.

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