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Arkema, Académie Des Sciences launch annual prize for innovative materials geared toward environmental sustainability
The €25,000 “Innovation in Chemistry for Sustainable Materials” prize is committed to encouraging major scientific material advances.
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ACMA to host new spring event focused on composites, sustainable solutions with Volkswagen Group
The latest iteration of the ACMA Composites Technology Day program goes abroad to VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China
Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.
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Caracol obtains AS/EN 9100 certification for large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer
Italy-based large-scale AM specialist secures accreditation to produce aerospace parts. The company is currently scaling up production of various aircraft, launcher and satellite components.
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GKN Aerospace named supplier of all Gulfstream G800, G400 business jets
Workshare includes design and manufacture of sustainable, thermoplastic composite rudder, elevators and floorboards, as well as metal-bonded fuselage panels and machined wing skins.
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DNV lowers the partial reduction factor γm1 of wind turbine blades using aging-resistant PU
The adjustment certification, which gives lower safety margins to polyurethane (PU) resin used in rotor blades, marks broader blade design and applications for Covestro.
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U.S. Air Force contract accelerates R&D of Boom Supersonic’s Overture aircraft
Critical design and development initiatives aid in the composite supersonic airliner’s future strategic capability in rapid global transport and logistics.
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James Webb Space Telescope reaches major milestone as primary mirror unfolds
Full deployment of the 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror completes the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments in preparation for science operations.
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CT Engineering appointed strategic supplier (EMES3) by Airbus
Multi-year framework contract covers the design and manufacture of composite and metallic structures, as well as after-sales engineering services, emphasizing CT’s know-how and proven track record with Airbus flagship programs.
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Urban redevelopment plan to expand Bianchi’s carbon fiber bicycle frame production
Thirty-thousand square feet will house the Italian bicycle manufacturer’s new headquarters and production site, as well as a Bianchi Museum, strengthening production, historical ties and market control.
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