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The Native Lab Monocoque Design course is set to begin this April
As the automotive industry continues to shift toward electric mobility, the demand for composite parts and structures is increasing. This April 20 course will cover concept design to post-process, through DFMEA, detail design and structural analysis.
WatchSupply chain volatility leads to raw materials surcharge, Saertex reports
Prices continue to increase for raw composite materials, consumables and auxiliary materials, as well as transport and energy costs, intensified by developments in Ukraine and the indirect effects of the pandemic.
Read MoreBMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components
Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.
Read MoreCobra International to sponsor and manufacture JEC trophies
JEC Composites Innovation and Start Up Booster trophies combine a pallet of materials to symbolize JEC Group’s complete coverage of the composites sector, as well as reinforce the awards’ innovation and sustainability objectives.
Read MoreComposites One finalizes agenda for “From Space to Sea” composites workshop
The free, two-day event occurring mid-April will host live demonstrations and presentations geared toward a wide range of experience levels, from professionals to students.
Read MoreSaertex expands production range with pultruded planks for rotor blades
SAERplanks pultruded profiles, opening new avenues in the wind industry, comprise heavy-tow carbon fibers produced using a novel hybrid resin system for reliable performance, high productivity and minimum scrap rates.
Read MoreZeroAvia, ZEV Station gear up hydrogen refueling ecosystem at California airports
The two California-based companies have agreed to launch a trial project as powertrain developer ZeroAvia is preparing for first test flights with its Dornier 228 testbed aircraft.
Read MoreDLR Augsburg integrates sixth frame to upper half fuselage test shell for MFFD
Clean Sky 2 thermoplastic composite demonstrator advances toward full assembly.
Read MoreDLR Institute of Structures and Design releases video on TB-Rumpf welded thermoplastic composites
Autoclave-free consolidation and resistance welding validated for future aircraft thermoplastic composite fuselage.
WatchACMA announces Climate Impact Project for composites industry
To prepare a more systematic approach to respond to new ESG goals, the project will assess and develop new tools and resources to further industry education.
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