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Aerospace

MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing

Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.

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Cycling challenge to JEC 2022 raises awareness for mental health

Co-hosts of the Material Evolution podcast, Gemma Smith and Geraint Havard still plan to head to JEC World while simultaneously raising awareness and funds for the mental health charity, Mind. They ask for industry’s help in their endeavor.

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Thermwood receives 32 granted additive manufacturing patents

New patents add to the company’s broad selection of already-patented LSAM equipment.

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Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace to develop hydrogen fuel cells for urban air mobility

The company aims to secure core technologies by improving performance and reducing system weight by 2025 with aid from a consortium comprising domestic companies and research institutes.

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Recycling

Auburn University make strides in advancing bio-based polymers and fibers for 3D-printed home construction

Interdisciplinary project utilizes biomaterial waste for sustainable composites development to produce resilient buildings with a low carbon footprint.

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Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.

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Thermoplastics

Offshore wind-to-hydrogen infrastructure development incorporates Strohm TCP, Siemens Gamesa electrolyzers

Concept for decentralized green hydrogen generation replaces power cables with subsea thermoplastic pipes to transport energy generation from turbine to shore.

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U.S. Air Force funds multifunctional composites collaborative research

Florida State universities, AFRL and industrial collaborators to study multifunctional composites R&D for aerospace and defense, prep students as next-gen polymer scientists and engineers.

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FFI, Universal Hydrogen join forces to decarbonize aviation

Identification, development of green hydrogen customer demand in the aviation industry, logistic hub production and delivery of FFI’s green hydrogen supply lay the foundations for zero-emissions flight.

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Consumer

Elkhart Composites acquired by Thor Industries

The RV manufacturer engages in expanding production volume and application potential of Elkhart’s Elkboard polypropylene-based composite material.

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