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Covestro invests in renovations, technical upgrades to U.S. HQ

Covestro LLC is investing $40 million in an array of modernization and technical upgrades to its Pittsburgh location, aiming to renovate its existing polyurethane R&D facilities and improve equipment and machinery.

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Recycling

Henry Royce Institute commissions Cygnet Texkimp DEECOM system

DEECOM unit will be available to the U.K. academic community and industrial partners for work in reclaiming and reusing composite fibers and resins.

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Aerospace

Velocity Composites receives Nadcap accreditation for U.S. facility

Followed by certain site recertification in July, global industry verification of Velocity’s Tallahassee site ensures compliance with aerospace standards. 

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DLR conducts aeroelastic vibration tests on Volocopter VoloCity

Analyzing structural resonance of the aircraft under various loads becomes a critical step in obtaining flight certification.

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Biomaterials

Okom wrks labs works with Autodesk for mycelium-based composite commercialization

Research Residency program will further refine material properties and manufacturing processes to support the startup’s efforts of providing high-performance, regenerative biocomposite solutions.

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Re:Build Composite Resources expands production capacity, capabilities

A facility more than doubling its current space will be operational by early 2025 to streamline the composites manufacturer’s processes, and increase capacity and technology investment for emerging customer base.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers

A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.

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Prepregs

Renegade Materials earns NCAMP certification for low-dielectric prepreg

Thermoset prepreg using quartz fabric, well suited for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft part suppliers, has completed qualification and will be listed in the NCAMP database and CMH-17.

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People in composites: August 2024

Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.  

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Upcoming AZL project focuses on propellers, rotors for air mobility, wind energy systems

Launch of the “Propellers and Rotors” Joint Partner Project looks to the potential of composite materials and technologies for future product concepts.

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