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Sicomin infuses Couach's superyacht with bio-based epoxy resin
Sicomin’s InfuGreen 810 was used to vacuum infuse Couach’s 26-meter, 52-ton superyacht’s hull, deck and superstructure, for a lighter, faster, more durable yacht.
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Gulfstream unveils G800 and G400 business jets
Ultra-long range G800 and comfortable G400 powered with Pratt & Whitney composite and titanium engines offer operational flexibility and improved environmental performance.
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The Native Lab launches new edition of monocoque design course
The online workshop begins Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 and offers nine sessions covering an in-depth composite monocoque design process from former McLaren and Koenigsegg car designers.
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Scott Bader invests $16 million in new North Carolina production site
The 110,000-square-foot gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing facility is the company’s second North American manufacturing site, and will be fully operational by Q1 2023.
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Airbus successfully completes 2021 summer test flights for Zephyr HAPS satellite aircraft
The carbon fiber stratospheric UAV continues to demonstrate its capabilities for commercial and military customers, adding an additional 887 flight hours to the 2,435 stratospheric flight hours for Zephyr to date.
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CW survey reveals ongoing supply chain struggles
A recent survey with Gardner Intelligence underscores supply chain issues and uncertainties reported by fabricators — with a bit of hope for future growth areas.
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CW hopes to see you at CAMX next week
CAMX is taking place in Dallas, Texas, next week, Oct. 19-21, 2021. Whether you’re preparing to attend in person or through CAMX+, here are a few things to remember.
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Lanxess Tepex composite material lightweights luxury sedan load compartment well
PA6 Tepex dynalite thermoplastic blank reinforced with continuous glass fiber fabrics withstands high mechanical stresses and achieve 30% lighter weight than comparable sheet metal components.
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Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles
A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.
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NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch composite solar sail
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is expected to launch from Rocket Lab’s Electron carbon fiber composite launch vehicle in mid-2022.
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