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HAV Group receives preliminary approval for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian Maritime Authority approves LH2 tank design under the FreeCO2ast project, paving the way for commercialization of the zero-emissions marine system.
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Kineco Kaman Composites India procures 14-axis robotic C-scan cell from Fill Austria
First of its kind in India, dual robot system augments capability of this Gold Supplier, joint venture of Kineco Ltd. and U.S.-based Kaman Aerospace, to win new aerospace, defense and space contracts.
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Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia
In addition to proving a more strategic proximity to its global customers and stakeholders, Boeing’s transition serves to develop a research and technology hub to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.
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Airbus reports solid Q1 2022 results, forecasts 720 commercial aircraft deliveries by end of year
Reflects solid performance across commercial aircraft, helicopter and defense businesses with 142 aircraft delivered in Q1, with developing activities for A321XLR, A320 Family and A400M.
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NCC digital design trial speeds up composite pressure vessel proof of concept
Application of multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO) techniques determines optimal composite hydrogen pressure vessel design five times faster, says the NCC.
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Safran Aircraft Engines selects Ansys software to support CFM RISE engine
Safran Aircraft Engines will employ Ansys’ FEA simulation solutions to address an advanced, open fan architecture, higher temperature composites and hybrid electrification.
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TU/e leads project for “Smart Circular Bridge” made of biocomposites
The Netherlands-based 15-meter bridge for pedestrians and cyclists incorporates flax fibers reinforced by bioresin with glass fiber optic sensors to assist in ongoing research.
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Viable routes to recycling wind turbine blades found in NCC’s sustainable wind research program
Launched SusWIND program aims to establish a viable circular supply chain to tackle the main challenges of legacy and future composite blades in the U.K.
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Embraer concludes sale of Portuguese manufacturing units to Aernnova
Aernnova now owns and operates the Embraer Metálicas and Embraer Compósitos industrial units for approximately $174 million.
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University of Nottingham commissions resin metering system for short fiber compression molding
Slack & Parr’s precision external gear pumps enable the university’s EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub to precisely determine the fiber-to-resin ratio for their robot-mounted liquid resin spray system.
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