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9T Labs raises $17 million in Series A funding to advance carbon fiber 3D printing

The investment will help fully commercialize the company’s Red Series software tools, 3D printer and molding equipment to lead the way in the production of sustainable, high-performance CFRTP parts for end-use applications.

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Sustainability

Diab reduces carbon footprint by 46%

Between 2016 and 2021, the sandwich composite solutions company made alterations in material, reduced waste and efficient use of waste, production and energy sources to drive its reduction efforts.

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Aerospace

Airbus, CFM International collaborate on hydrogen combustion technology

A380 flying testbed will be equipped with liquid hydrogen (LH2) tanks and modified turbofan engine to take flight around the middle of this decade.

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Thermoplastics

Celanese to acquire majority of DuPont’s mobility and materials business

Celanese will acquire nearly all of DuPont’s engineering thermoplastics, as well as specialty nylons, polyesters and elastomers, much of it devoted to automotive.

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Defense

Anduril Industries acquires AUV startup Dive Technologies

Dive builds autonomous underwater systems using large-format additive manufacturing and composite materials for commerial and defense-based undersea exploration.

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ATL/AFP

Middle River Aerostructure Systems displays aeroengine nacelle using AFP and RTM composites

Highlights technologies and manufacturing processes that enhance aeroengine operating efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and noise.

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Pressure Vessels

Spirit Aerosystems converts to 100% renewable wind energy in Kansas headquarters

Leading Tier 1 Supplier of composites increases global renewable power usage to 75% toward 30% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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Aerospace

Airbus discloses strong full-year 2021 results

Full-year 2021 reflected 771 gross commercial aircraft orders and 611 delivered, with revenue totaling €52.1 billion. Despite the pandemic, 2021 indicated Airbus’ strong operational performance.

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Aerospace

FACC secures composite components project for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine

Under the new contract and readmittance to Rolls-Royce high-performing supplier group, FACC will be supplying bypass ducts, maintenance doors, fan track liners, the spinner and cable bushing.

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CAMX

Submit your CAMX 2022 abstracts by March 1

Abstracts for Technical Papers and Education Sessions are still being accepted for the Oct. 17-20, 2022 conference in Anaheim, California. 

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