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BM Composites announces the launch of the Linx 30 Superyacht Tender
The first custom tender brand designed and made in Mallorca, Spain, highlights the customizable Linx 30, a carbon fiber infused superyacht with 30-40% improved fuel efficiency.
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SMC BMC Design Award 2022 winners are revealed
Gold and Silver awards include SMC LightTurn design for seated showering, an SMC floating platforms for sustainable, floating gardens and a BMC TileTurn Solar reflective sustainable roofing solution.
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First production Comac C919 narrowbody completes maiden flight, price higher than expected
China’s first narrowbody to compete with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, the C919 nears entry into service and uses composites in common secondary structures.
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University of Sheffield researchers to drive structural health monitoring in U.K. infrastructure
The £7.7 million program, ROSEHIPS, anticipates exploitation of machine learning, sensing and digital twin technology for automated health monitoring in infrastructure, such as bridges, telecoms masts and wind turbines.
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RATH prepares for production of advanced oxide ceramic fiber for CMC
New facility in Germany is part of regional supply chain and vision to lead green energy transition using CMC, supported by German government and Composites United’s Ceramic Composites network.
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Elixir autoclave investment brings all aircraft production in-house
The company now controls the entire production process for its aircraft, including the Elixir 915iS Turbo with a carbon fiber OneShot structure.
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Airbus commits to A320 rate increase among persisting supply chain concerns
Intentions to increase rates to 75 aircraft per month over the next three years reflects Airbus’ confidence in its Q1 performance, commercial aircraft demand and the ability for the supply chain to manage the ramp up.
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CompPair works with ArianeGroup to shape the future of space
CompPair HealTech prepreg helps define the 2025-2050 technology and demonstrators roadmaps for ESA reusable space vehicles.
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Teijin Automotive Technologies begins Huntington, Indiana facility expansion
Topcoat line and assembly area will add to current capabilities in compression molding, bonding, water jetting, sanding and priming.
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ZeroAvia makes strides in hydrogen refueling via Shell collaboration, airport pipeline launch
Compressed, low-carbon hydrogen supply to be developed for ZeroAvia’s California facilities and power flight testing, leads to unveiling of 100-meter landside-to-airside hydrogen airport pipeline.
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