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RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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Hexagon Purus and CIMC Enric for construction of joint production facility and New Energy R&D management center
Investment agreements establish new facilities in China, aiming toward increased production capacity of hydrogen storage vessels.
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HyPoint partners with GTL to extend zero-emission flight with ultralight liquid hydrogen tanks
NASA award-winning fuel cell pioneer works with carbon fiber tank maker GTL to offer up to 10 times more capacity versus existing hydrogen storage tanks.
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Emirates Team New Zealand, Southern Spars partner to beat wind-powered land speed record
Auckland-based sailing team returns with the carbon fiber composite specialist to produce a land yacht light enough to beat the competition.
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SGL Carbon positive 2021 sales and earnings report driven by increased demand
Sales increase of 9.5% to €1,007 million was driven by almost all business units. Carbon Fiber and Composite Solutions units saw a ramp-up of demand in automotive.
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Hyosung to add fourth carbon fiber line in South Korea
The $38.5 million expansion will bring the company’s total carbon fiber capacity to 9,000 metric tonnes per year.
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Upcoming CW Tech Days webinar assesses virtual testing, qualification for composite structures
CW Tech Days: Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures will be held April 21, 2022, and will assess design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins and more.
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Mateenbar GFRP rebar supports concrete sculpture
The Giant, a six-ton sculpture based in United Arab Emirates, comprises FRP rebar to eliminate the risk of corrosion, extend life cycle and maintenance.
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Joby Aviation advances toward FAA certification, highlights Toray prepreg and Coriolis AFP machines
Joby Aviation aims for FAA Part 135 certificate by end of 2022 and launch of commercial service by 2024 as it completes first production-intent aircraft from its pilot manufacturing facility; composites play a key role.
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ACMA announces new VP of Government Relations
Dan Neumann, bringing extensive experience in trade policy to the table, will lead ACMA’s government relations strategy starting on April 4, 2022.
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