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B&T Composites joins R&D project to develop novel composite hydrogen storage tanks

As part of the Greece-based H2Cat project, the company says new tanks will be developed and studied with embedded structural health monitoring (SHM) sensors.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus selected for contracts in global hydrogen bus market

Orders for Polish bus OEM and New Flyer play a role in delivering Type IV hydrogen cylinders to fuel cell vehicles in Europe and North America.

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Cevotec seeks to expand team to support growth in H2 composite tank production

The dynamic, Germany-based company is looking for analytical, results-driven individuals to fill five vacant positions on its technical and software development teams.

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JEC Group to support Composites Expert with launch of E-learning Composites Academy

The two-fold launch will make an appearance at JEC World 2022, providing access to a composites education platform for industry employees, companies and incoming talent.

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Aerospace

CMS to install Kreator LFAM/machining system in the U.K. for aerospace

Technical collaboration with composite component producer United Aerospace leads to the machine’s use in manufacturing autoclave tooling, jigs and fixtures, in addition to customer trials and demos.  

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Defense

Sikorsky extends Kaman Aerospace cockpit deal for the HH-60W helicopter

Kaman’s work will include final assembly of the cockpits, detail metal part manufacturing and procurement of composite parts, in addition to other associated components.

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Space

University of Auckland, DLR researchers cooperate in space research

New Zealand and German space experts are partnering up for research into using carbon fiber for spacecraft and laser light technology to transmit data to Earth.

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Vectorply wins second consecutive IBBI Supplier of the Year Award

Independent Boat Builders (IBBI) president, Tom Broy, commends the composites manufacturer’s product and technical support offerings which never faltered, despite the pandemic.

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Aerospace

Solvay, NIAR announce partnership to advance future aviation solutions

Solvay scientists and engineers will be embedded within NIAR’s ATLAS facility, providing material guidance and support on a variety of known and future aerospace manufacturing applications.  

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Airbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems to develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen

Spirit is responsible for developing and manufacturing the eVTOL’s wings at its Belfast, Northern Ireland facility, where the company has built years of composites manufacturing expertise.

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