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SAMPE North America seeks active volunteers for technical committees
The global professional member society encourages SAMPE members and non-members who are interested in actively engaging, sharing expertise and networking to develop advanced technological solutions.
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Axiom partners with NIAR ATLAS for oxide-oxide CMC research
Partnership breaks cost and process scalability barriers through the development of oxide-oxide CMC prepreg using AFP technology.
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Re-Wind Network constructs experimental pedestrian bridge using wind turbine blades
The 6-meter footbridge has been constructed using wind turbine blades as bridge girders after extensive materials and mechanical testing, with the intention of load testing it to failure.
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Swancor, Siemens Gamesa collaborate on advancing recyclable wind blade technologies
Through Swancor’s recyclable thermosetting resin technologies, the recyclable resin and composites can be reused, assisting Siemens Gamesa in moving towards its goal of providing fully recyclable wind turbines in Taiwan.
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Overair Butterfly eVTOL to incorporate Toray carbon fiber, resin system
The Butterfly is expected to take flight in densely populated cities in 2023, complete with Toray’s T1100/3960 prepreg system used in the airframe structure and propulsion units.
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Virgin Galactic selects Boeing subsidiary, Aurora, to build new motherships
Agreement with Aurora Flight Sciences to deliver two composite mothership vehicles, each designed to fly up to 200 launches per year, expected to enter service in 2025.
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Dynamic PRC racing team uses 3D printing to create DP13 autonomous race car
The new vehicle prototype uses fiber-reinforced 3D printing material formulated by the RadiciGroup to maximize mechanical and aesthetic performance.
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Composites-intensive Squalo sports car to incorporate three-piece monocoque design
The as-of-yet hand-built car by GTO Engineering and Dexet Technologies is still currently in its design phase, but will have composites at its base.
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Velocity Composites retains Nadcap certification
Velocity retains its certification as a kitting service provider for the aerospace industry for another 18 months, adding to its clean audit history over the last five years.
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Monash Motorsport constructs FSAE autonomous, electric vehicle with ATL Composites materials
Composite are incorporated into the vehicle’s monocoque chassis, aerofoils, aerofoil endplates and other components to suit high aerodynamic loads, minimize mass and enhance efficiency for the globally competitive team.
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