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BTG Labs evolves capabilities, leadership and name to become Brighton Science

Brighton Science takes its core strengths and assets in surface engineering and adhesion to the next level, bringing what it says is unmatched expertise to the emerging field of Surface Intelligence.

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Marine

Suprem thermoplastic composites contribute to pressure vessel expansion

High-quality, high-performance UD thermoplastics are dedicated to industrializing recyclable Type III, IV and V pressure vessels.

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Pressure Vessels

U.K. consortium to develop hub for hydrogen storage prototyping in drive for net zero

A key aim of the HSPH platform is to set up further R&D projects for developing novel hydrogen storage prototypes, including Type IV vessels. The consortium is seeking partners for future demonstrator projects.

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Huber completes Magnifin acquisition, enhances additive business for thermoplastics, elastomers

Magnifin Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG produces a wide range of halogen-free fire retardants, smoke suppressants and specialty aluminum oxides sold globally.

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Aerospace

Airbus achieves 2021 commercial aircraft delivery target

Airbus reports resilience and recovery, announcing 611 commercial aircraft delivered over the course of 2021, and a doubled gross order intake from 2020 across all programs and market segments.

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Sustainability

Arris Composites announces Sustainable Consumer Products Program using Additive Molding technology

Oval bezel demonstrator for consumer electronics has sub-millimeter features, out-performs metal, is antenna transparent and more than 50% of the matrix comes from a renewable plant source.

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AGC Chemicals Americas begins expansion of Thorndale, Pennsylvania facility

Addition of up to 50% more manufacturing, quality control lab and office space expands the specialty chemicals company’s technical expertise in fluoropolymer resins ideal for composites applications.

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ATL/AFP

Quiet supersonic demonstrator X-59 begins ground testing in Texas

Critical testing ensure the composite aircraft can withstand the loads and stresses that typically occur during supersonic flight. 

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Infusion

MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing

Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.

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Cycling challenge to JEC 2022 raises awareness for mental health

Co-hosts of the Material Evolution podcast, Gemma Smith and Geraint Havard still plan to head to JEC World while simultaneously raising awareness and funds for the mental health charity, Mind. They ask for industry’s help in their endeavor.

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