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3A Composites Core Materials commits to sustainable growth, harvesting and processing of balsa wood
The core materials company has signed a two-year technical agreement with the nonprofit Achuar Nationality of Ecuador to achieve enduring development of indigenous communities and responsible forestry.
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Hexcel partners with Metyx for high-performance carbon fiber pultrusion technology
Combined expertise within the composites industry will contribute to the manufacture of profiles made from polyurethane resin and UD carbon fiber for the wind energy market.
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CEAD qualifies Airtech Dalhtram resins for use on all AM Flexbot platforms
Combination of the robot-based system with Airtech’s extensive resin line will enhance composites AM production and performance flexibility across multiple industries.
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Irkut completes final assembly of composite-intensive MS-21-300 aircraft
The MS-21-300 design is approximately 40% composite, which Irkut says is a record figure for medium-range aircraft. After switching to local production, the first aircraft is about to fly.
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Bcomp invests in new Fribourg production facility
New in-house capabilities will allow the sustainable lightweight manufacturer to explore a more scalable production process for its natural fiber solutions.
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Plataine receives SME 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Award
The international award honors contributions of those who have excelled in manufacturing products from advanced composite materials.
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BMComposites installs solar-powered composite hardtop bimini for expedition yacht
Contracted hardtop bimini uses a combination of carbon fiber, glass fiber and foam core as well as 20 SP130 solar panels for a highly sustainable and sleek boat design.
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Toray CFRP prepreg for aerospace demonstrates flame retardance, mechanical performance
Employed materials informatics technology established the swift development of a matrix resin with equivalent mechanical properties of aerospace materials, but a 35% lower heat release rate.
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Lanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings
Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.
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FAA awards Archer Aviation Special Airworthiness Certificate for Maker eVTOL aircraft
Certification clears Archer to begin hover flight testing of its Maker aircraft, serving as a key enabler for the company’s mission to launch its first commercial eVTOL flights in 2024.
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