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Composites for Czech s.r.o to distribute Metyx composites products in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic distributor will provide technical support for the full Metycore glass fiber reinforcement range, as well as Metyx’s woven and nonwoven fabrics.
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Clean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads
Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.
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Report forecasts record U.S. wind turbine installations for 2022
Demand for carbon fiber increases as decarbonization pushes transition to larger turbines, increased offshore market share more quickly than expected.
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Desktop Metal acquisition of ExOne cements leadership in mass-produced AM parts
ExOne extends Desktop Metal’s product platforms with optimized throughput, flexibility and materials breadth in metals, plastics and composites, with the goal to accelerate AM 2.0 adoption.
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DNV looks for partners to launch a joint industry project for floating offshore substations
Participants will help align industry best practices to enable accelerated technology development and to close gaps in available substation standards.
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Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel
Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.
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FACC continues profitable course into third quarter 2021
Aerospace group revenue is up 16.3%, and is on target for a potential 5% revenue growth in Q4, benefiting from major secured projects and implementation of the company’s 2030 strategy.
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Swoop Aero strengthens partnership with Quickstep Holdings
Next-generation urban aircraft developer expects to scale up its manufacturing capabilities into 2022, which includes the development of composite parts.
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Aviation Week survey shows airlines want Boeing to develop modern 757 replacement
Need for long-hauler with up to 250 seats and 20% cost reduction could open door for composites. Boeing is already preparing via new digital engineering chief and integrated product team.
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Airbus foresees demand for 39,000 new passenger, freighter aircraft by 2040
Retirement of older aircraft to accelerate demand will be progressively driven by replacement, supporting the industry’s decarbonization objectives.
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