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Augsburg AI Production Network makes headway with research facility space
AI-based solutions for sustainable, highly modular and material-optimized production, from ultrasonic sensors to recycling CMC, will continue to be pioneered in a new, 7,000-square-meter facility in Augsburg, Germany.
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Wisk secures $450 million from Boeing to advance certified, autonomous eVTOL flight
Investment reinforces near-term expansion plans, including the launch of scale manufacturing, and certification of Wisk’s sixth-generation eVTOL aircraft.
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Researchers develop scalable graphene production method for industrialization opportunities
Semi-automated, in-line process, which addresses high startup and labor costs, is considered essential in scaling for commercial applications, showing potential for fiber reinforcement and printed sensors.
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JEC World 2022 postponed to May
Global composites event will now take place May 3-5, 2022 at the same venue, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, after consultation with exhibitors and event partners.
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Mistras receives patent for Sensoria wind blade monitoring technology
The remote rotor blade monitor offers edge-to-edge intelligence that detects and reports damage in real time, enabling better-informed wind blade integrity management.
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Asahi Kasei to produce acrylonitrile using biomass-derived raw material
Tongsuh Petrochemical subsidiary acquires ISCC PLUS certification and will begin production of AN using biomass propylene to make products such as ABS resin, carbon fiber and more.
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Joby Aviation adds second pre-production prototype aircraft to accelerate flight testing in 2022
Joby confirms the second prototype has received FAA Special Airworthiness Certification and U.S. Air Force airworthiness approval for streamlined operations heading into 2024.
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UCalgary researchers turn Alberta oilsands bitumen into high-value carbon fibers
University spearheads three projects out of the 12 teams chosen for Phase II of the Carbon Fibre Challenge, with a new target to produce the carbon fibers from bitumen at a lab scale.
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Spirit AeroSystems is honored as industry leader in composites manufacturing
Aerospace company awarded the 2021 SME Excellence in Composites Manufacturing (Large Company) for its composite wing spoiler program which optimizes quality, rate and cost.
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Second U.S. offshore wind project gains approval to begin construction
Developers have establishd a domestic supply chain for critical components to make the 132-MW project located off of Long Island, New York a reality.
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