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Northern Composites, Krayden discuss acquisition
Colorado-based distributor Krayden expands its composites industry presence with the acquisition of Northern Composites. Both companies talk about the deal.
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Meggitt considers options for Parker-Hannifin and TransDigm Group acquisition proposals
Soon after reaching an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition with Parker-Hannifin, aerospace tier Meggitt received an unsolicited proposal from TransDigm Group with its own cash offer. Meggitt is currently reviewing its options.
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MingYang Smart Energy launches MySE 16.0-242 offshore hybrid drive wind turbine
Reported to be the world’s largest offshore hybrid drive wind turbine with a 242-meter diameter rotor, 118-meter-long blades and 46,000-square-meter swept area, the MySE 16.0-242 enhances energy production, CO2 elimination and efficiency capabilities.
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NIAR AVET Lab at Wichita State University offers small unmanned aircraft testing
Small unmanned aircraft (sUA) certification capability complies with new FAA AC107-2A sUAS operations over people requirements.
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Composite Integration become a member of the ADS Group
The aerospace, defence, security and space (ADS) Group will support further development of Composite Integration’s aerospace sector collaborations such as resin processing equipment, tooling and systems for liquid resin/closed mold processing.
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Lanxess, INFAC develop composite battery module housing
The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) part lowers battery module assembly weight, improves insulation and flame resistance and retains a high level of functional integration.
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Eaton Aerospace qualifies new VITA system, increases satellite payload capacity
Aerospace industry-first valve in tank assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system integrates valves inside a composite propellant tank, increasing payload capacity and reducing considerable rework efforts.
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Volocopter takes to the skies with Volocopter 2X at EAA AirVenture
UAM company successfully conducts first U.S. public manned test flight of an eVTOL in the U.S., with a goal to bring electric flights to cities globally in the next two to three years.
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Georgia Tech leads effort to tackle the composite and hybrid materials challenge
New National Science Foundation (NSF) center combines industry and academia, uses analytics, AI to modernize how manufacturers repair composites.
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Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo announces first wave of speakers
AM technology suppliers and leading AM users anchor the October program.
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