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Additive Manufacturing 12 Sep 2022

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.

Automotive 12 Sep 2022

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.

Curing 12 Sep 2022

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.

Pressure Vessels 9 Sep 2022

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.

9 Sep 2022

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.

Workforce Development 9 Sep 2022

FACC grows workforce to 3,000 employees

After expanding its crew by more than 250 members of staff since the beginning of the year, FACC now boasts 3,000 employees worldwide, with more available positions to come.

Prepregs 9 Sep 2022

Carbon fiber prepreg monocoque masterclass launches September 15

First out of two live session masterclasses offered under The Native Lab’s Composite Materials training course is taking place Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CET (12 p.m. EST).