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Creative Composites Group’s FRP composite bridge decking is sourced for five upcoming projects
With the Infrastructure Bill putting the spotlight on advanced materials used in mainstream projects, CCG seeks to accommodate growing FRP deck installations across the U.S.
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Overair receives $145 million investment from Hanwha Group to develop eVTOL aircraft
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) startup will fly composite Butterfly experimental prototype in 2023, with plans to provide practical aerial ridesharing.
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American Colors to expands Sandusky manufacturing facility
A 12,500-square-foot manufacturing addition to expand liquid colorants and specialty chemicals production capacity for applications such as adhesives and composites.
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Airbus selects partners to develop rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen
KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to design high-end composite solutions and components for a fully integrated, ultra-lightweight rear fuselage.
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Airtech 3D-printed composite tooling takes Brumos Racing team to Pikes Peak 100th running
As the Brumos Racing technical partner, Airtech assisted BBi Autosport’s vehicle manufacture by providing aerodynamic enhancements to the Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport via Dahltram printing resins and Print-Tech.
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Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components
Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.
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National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge
The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.
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BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date
Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.
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IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights
Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.
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Connect Airlines orders Universal Hydrogen conversion of 75 ATR regional aircraft
On path to becoming the world’s first zero-emission airline, Connect Airlines sees demand for 800 such H2-powered regional aircraft over the next decade.
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