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NDI

MoviTHERM opens in-house NDT lab

New inspection techniques, excitation sources and infrared cameras enhance feasibility study capabilities for customers in the composites industry.  

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Swoop Aero collaborates with FAA, CASA for Kite delivery drone

Process of joint certification will serve to reinforce Australia’s aviation abilities and enable transition of drone technologies to urban and rural environments globally.  

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Automotive

Altair announces winners of 10th annual Enlighten Award

Ford, Shiloh Industries, General Motors, Toyota, BASF, L&L Products, Nemak and McMaster University are among some of the winners creating a more sustainable, lightweight future.

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Aerospace

Collaborators awarded NIST funding to develop in-space manufacturing roadmap

Purdue, the University of New Hampshire and the University of Alabama will work with NASA to develop a roadmap for in-space manufacturing.

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Marine

Revchem Composites set to support H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing teams

Composites distributor is aiding racing boat teams with composite products, and the race winner with an established “Revchem All Revved Up Award.”

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Solvay reports positive first half 2022 results

Strong financial results are reported with net sales and record underlying EBITDA up +32.6% and 35% organically, respectively, contributed by Solutions, Materials and Chemicals segments.

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Automotive

Plastic Omnium takes full ownership of front-end module producer HBPO

Purchase of remaining 33.33% stake in the company positions Plastic Omnium to serve the auto industry new smart, fully integrated composite modules and systems associated with EVs.   

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Archer successfully completes second phase of Maker flight testing

Archer completes the second of three key flight test phases, demonstrating takeoff and landing robustness of its Maker aircraft. The company now moves on to the third phase toward full transition.  

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Daimler Truck battery-electric eActros moves into endurance testing phase

The 40-ton eTruck has been approved as a truck-and-trailer combination, continues extensive years-long testing project and subsequent concept comparison.  

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U.S. DOE presents $96 million to advance clean vehicle technologies

Funding will focus on expanding EV charging accessibility, creating clean non-road vehicles and advancing new materials and electric drive systems all to ultimately cut carbon emissions.  

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