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Technical EU experts host one-day event on ceramic matrix composites
In-person event in Italy on June 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. brings together global academics to present on CMC technical research and development across Italy, France and Germany.
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Advanced Material Development moves to next phase for U.K. wind farm innovation project
AMD is developing composites incorporating nanoscale Radar Absorbing Materials (nRAM) to mitigate radio frequency absorption, with early success in wind turbine blades.
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Suprem installs new thermoplastic composites manufacturing line
Automated line is installed to develop a range of customized thermoplastic materials in the form of UD tapes and profiles, in addition to its Filaprem brand for 3D printing.
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ZeroAvia partners with Otto Aviation to deliver new airframe design with hydrogen-electric option
ZeroAvia will optimize the fuel cell-powered electric propulsion systems for Otto’s transcontinental Celera aircraft design, reducing maintenance costs while increasing range.
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Dolphicam2 NDT system identifies flaws in CFRP panel in one setup
A second benchmark study on a CFRP NDI Proficiency specimen 1A assesses NDT equipment and personnel, successfully characterizes all flaws in panel.
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Gardner Business Media, AMT sign cooperation agreement for FITMA-Latin America
GBM and AMT have signed a cooperation agreement to organize, produce and promote FITMA, Latin America’s premier manufacturing trade show connecting contract manufacturers, OEMs and equipment technology and suppliers.
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New Zealand launches Composites Circular Economy program
Collaborative working group aims to develop new capabilities for Aotearoa, New Zealand, composites manufacturers to develop environmentally friendly products via several recycling initiatives leading up to 2030.
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DNV releases new composite components standard for critical applications
DNV issues the latest edition of the DNV-ST-C501 standard which aims to ensure safety, cost savings and smaller environmental footprint in the energy and maritime sectors.
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Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
The latest evolution of the single-aisle A321neo accomplishes its first flight for its 2024 entry into service, accumulates more than 8,000 orders from 130 customers.
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New composites-based drag reduction kit for Boeing 737 NG receives FAA STC, cuts fuel burn
Aero Design Labs’s ADRS-1 kit includes revised fairings and vortex generators to save $12,000 in fuel and >40 tons of CO2 per aircraft per month.
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