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Automotive

Fras-le introduces composite materials line for Brazilian auto parts manufacture

Fras-le Smart Composites will enable the production of components with better performance and weight reduction up to 65%, with an eventual goal to extend beyond automotive.

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Sustainability

Teijin Aramid, Clariter develop chemical recycling solution for Endumax materials

Pioneered process successfully upcycles Endumax composite material, particularly fishing nets, ropes and air cargo containers, into carbon-neutral feedstock for application reuse.

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Aerospace

Airbus Atlantic, a new global player for aerostructures, is launched

The wholly owned subsidiary unifies the strengths, resources and skills of Airbus and STELIA Aerospace, establishes 500 direct and 1,500 indirect supplies.

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IDI Composites International’s John K. Merrell is inducted into ACMA Hall Of Fame

Merrell was posthumously honored, distinguishing the founder’s involvement and accomplishments in the composites industry and its associations.

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VETERIA21 project seeks to optimize thermoplastics for adoption in EV battery casings

Aimplas and the Valencian Regional Government’s Ministry of Innovation, Universities, Science will develop more efficient transformation processes for thermoplastics, and reduce battery weight, energy consumption.

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Markforged Director and Co-Founder Greg Mark departs from company

Effective Dec. 29, 2021, Mark leaves behind significant technological contributions to the additive manufacturing company.

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Bonding

Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research 

The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Agility heavy-duty fleet order drives CNG/RNG adoption

Space-efficient composite Smartstore Mobile Pipeline unit infrastructure will aid in refueling the growing fleet of CNG/RNG vehicles.

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Glass Fibers

Collaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market 

The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.

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Adhesives

Biesterfeld to distribute Solvay composite materials portfolio across continental Europe

New partnership gives Biesterfeld access to Solvay’s portfolio of composite prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers for aerospace and automotive, as well as technical assistance.

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