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Cevotec commissions advanced SAMBA Pro Prepreg system with six-axis robots to Leonardo
A system first with two six-axis robots for tool manipulation and patch placement, increasing the capabilities to process larger, more complex part geometries for composite aerostructure applications.
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ATL Composites, M.u.H von der Linden mark a decade-long joint venture for composite panel solutions
DuFLEX, DuraKore and Featherlight panel options have been used in projects spanning from international boatbuilders, to architecture and other creative applications. Sustainability is the partners’ next focus.
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Haydale Graphene awarded Innovate UK grant to develop smart composite tooling
The ESENSE project aims to replace costly autoclave processes with a multi-zone OOA self-heated tooling solution, potentially cutting lead times by 20%, energy by 15% and halving the cost of autoclave manufacturing.
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Saertex enters into sustainable partnership with Terre de Lin for flax fibers
The Normandy-based supplier will enhance Saertex’s textile composite capabilities in markets such as marine and sports and leisure.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, AMAC cooperate on thermoplastics business in Europe
Partnership to strengthen and develop sustainable composite business activity internationally, includes opening of KyronTEX textile production line in Germany.
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Notox surfboards combine upcycled carbon fiber from Airbus with Sicomin bio-resin
One-hundred percent upcycled fabrics declared unusable for aerospace applications go through a wet lamination process with vacuum bag consolidation to produce the sustainable Notox R-Carbon products.
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German supermarket turns to green hydrogen for logistics platforms
Battery-electric vehicle fleet used to operate its handling equipment is to be transitioned to fuel cells powered by renewable green hydrogen, aided by partners such as Plug Power and Lhyfe.
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Joby submits area-specific certification plan for type certification
Certification plan, believed to be an industry first, focuses on cabin safety, comprising the integrity of materials, seats and occupant restraints used in the interior of the aircraft.
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Archer Aviation plans to work with Hexcel to advance eVTOL production capabilities
Under the proposed relationship, Hexcel will supply its high-performance carbon fiber prepreg material for the production aircraft.
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Lilium begins eVTOL demonstrator flight testing in Spain
Lilium Jet demonstrator, dubbed Phoenix 2, begins the next phase of flight testing at Spain’s ATLAS Flight Test Center. A third demonstrator will be introduced in summer 2022.
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