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Global automation solutions business forms Güdel Americas, builds regional support for customers
Güdel’s strategy for growth will provide customers in the U.S. and Mexico with improved responsiveness, access to spare parts and local service and support.
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JEC World reveals 2022 Innovation Awards finalists
Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and fostered cooperation between players in the composite industry, with 30 finalists in ten categories.
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Carbon ThreeSixty wins funding to explore feasibility of novel hydrogen storage architecture
Under project CHiDEs, researchers are to study carbon fiber 3D woven fabrics for more configurable storage geometries and higher volumetric efficiency.
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NIAR-WSU, Victrex begin NCAMP materials and process qualification for AFP
In-depth investigation into AFP machine variability on composite allowables begins on carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) test panels to achieve certification framework.
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Air-cushion barge serves ice, shallow water operations with infused carbon fiber propellor ducts
Four composite propellor ducts supplied by A C Marine & Composite drive forward the steel-built hybrid hovercraft design to provide essential services year-round in the North Caspian Sea.
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Airbus C295 technology demonstrator makes maiden flight, proves novel design, manufacturing processes
C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) tests OOA composite semi-morphing wing, flaps and flap tabs, as well as SatCom antenna for future turboprop aircraft.
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Heraeus Noblelight CAE technology aids NCC composites research project
CAE work to determine the precise positioning of IR modules during prepreg layup results in IR system installation at the NCC.
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Smart, self-powering composite from DITF uses a "textile power plant" concept
Multilayer fabric-based piezoelectric elements and pyroelectric energy harvesters reinforce the FRP structure, generating electrical energy using vibration, oscillation and temperature fluctuation.
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The Native Lab launches new course on the fundamentals of applied FEA
Seven-week instructor-led course begins Feb. 23, 2022, and has a specific focus on structures built with composites.
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics adopts Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio
Software and services to support the digital engineering transformation of the F-35, including the program’s use of composite materials and processes.
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