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Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule
This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.
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Zoltek to expand global large-tow carbon fiber capacity in 2023
To meet wind market demands, the 6,000-MT capacity expansion at the company’s Mexico facility will add up to 35,000 MT total global production capacity.
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JEC Group reports success at JEC Korea and Carbon Korea 2021 live event
Held Nov. 3-5 in Seoul, South Korea, the combined event highlighted composites industry innovations such as hydrogen pressure vessels.
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ALC orders 111 Airbus aircraft, launches Sustainability Fund
The agreement covers all Airbus families, including the A220, A320, A330 and A350. Joint creation of a sustainability fund fosters industry decarbonization solutions.
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AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025
Mesago Messe Frankfurt, the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA, announce a strategic partnership with AMT and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial AM.
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Zentek develops carbon-based, nanotechnology-enhanced icephobic coating to reduce ice accretion
Preliminary results demonstrate an adhesion strength of 20 kPA, which is a 96% improvement over aluminum alloys. The coating will be tested under real, ice-forming weather conditions this winter.
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Collins Aerospace acquires thermoplastic parts fabricator Dutch Thermoplastic Components
The acquisition underscores Collin’s commitment to deliver light, cost-efficient and sustainable aircraft structures.
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Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports
The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.
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Isotruss carbon fiber cell towers support global demand for 5G telecom rollout
Isotruss ramps up development of composite lattice cell towers which are twelve times stronger than steel towers, 1/12 their weight and reduce carbon emissions by 70%.
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FACC develops and manufactures composite structures for Ariane 6 launch vehicle
Astris kick stage main structure will be characterized by high strength and the use of ultralight carbon fiber material, with first delivery scheduled for October 2022.
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