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Defense

Diamorph invests £6 million in growth of Gloucester, U.K. composites facility

Formerly known as Permali, the facility produces composite components for defense, Formula 1 and other industries. 

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Wind/Energy

Cummins debuts 15-liter hydrogen engine and partners with Daimler for fuel cell trucks

Full-scale production of H2 ICE expected in 2027 while Daimler Truck will have initial fuel cell trucks available to select North American customers in 2024.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia begins U.S. 19-seat hydrogen-electric aircraft testing, demonstration program

The company will expand its U.S. base to test new components for the ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains, with second Dornier 228 aircraft to be retrofitted and tested in the coming months.  

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Automotive

Ballard Power and Wisdom Motor Co. partner to accelerate adoption of fuel cell commercial vehicles

As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to introduce and demonstrate a double-decker fuel cell bus in Hong Kong this year.  

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Sustainability

DecomBlades consortium releases specifications for disposal of composite wind blades

The Product Disposal Specifications aim to help industrialize wind blade recycling, detailing materials and components of Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and LM Wind Power blades.

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Marine

RS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team

In response to demand for its newly launched composites intensive Pulse 63 electric RIB, the company announces continuing growth.

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ARX equity firm acquires carbon fiber product manufacturer Brebeck Composite

Czech Republic-based Brebeck specializes in carbon fiber parts and components for motorsport and automotive applications.

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Marine

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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Automation

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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Aerospace

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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