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People in Composites: December 2021
New hires, appointments and changes in executive leadership have been announced by INCA Renewable Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Michelman, Montalvo, Leitz USA, Teijin and Eastman Machine.
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ACMA, ACI and NEx announce plant certification for composites producers
Development and deployment of a new plant certification program to establish clear standards for production of FRP bars and tendons for use in concrete.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launches to space
Innovative technologies and composite materials from RUAG Space and Toray Advanced Composites contribute to protection of the complex observatory at launch and during its six-month journey in space.
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Zoomlion equips pump truck with carbon fiber boom
The composite-metal hybrid structure is the first to be completely designed and manufactured in China, reducing weight, enhancing max feeding height and meeting the demands of sustainable development.
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Eve UAM to be listed on NYSE, deliver operational eVTOL by 2026
Per the transaction, the Embraer company will further develop and commercialize its UAM solutions, with a current order pipeline of approximately $5.0 billion comprised of 1,735 vehicles.
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Addcomposites AFPnext program grows digital automation capabilities for composites manufacturing
AFPnext aims to increase access to advanced composites manufacturing by eliminating key risks to manufacturers.
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IsoTruss receives EPA funding for R&D in fiber-reinforced concrete foundations
Eco-friendly concept increases resiliency and energy absorption, decreases installation time and costs for use in telecommunication tower infrastructure.
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Brazilian composites industry meets Top of Mind award winners
Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) releases the winners of the 12th Top of Mind of the Composites Award.
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First hover flight takes Archer Aviation’s Maker aircraft to the skies
Six months after unveiling its composites-intensive Maker eVTOL aircraft, Archer has achieved both FAA airworthiness certification and its first successful hover flight, with a broadening flight testing campaign coming soon.
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Addcomposites adds tape winding to Finland facility for pilot trials
The new capability, which enhances the available level of design freedom, was added to encourage manufacturers to develop new innovations using tape winding.
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