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Aerospace

RUAG Space closes in on 1,000 satellite milestone

With the separation of the latest 34 OneWeb satellites, RUAG Space is getting close to successfully placing its 1000th satellite in space.

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Carbon Fibers

Cabin Management Systems leverages Markforged carbon fiber 3D printers for FAA-compliant end-use parts

Cabin Management Solutions (CMS) incorporates the Markforged X7 printer and Onyx FR material for high-quality, rapid parts production for cabin management maintenance, upgrades and replacements for luxury aircraft.

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Hydrogen Storage

Advanced Structural Technologies receives DOT certification for Type III high-pressure cylinders

UN ISO 11119-2 certification enables the design and manufacture of new, large-diameter hydrogen storage vessels with faster, more complete filling capabilities.

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Automotive

IDI Composites' Noblesville facility earns IATF 16949 certification

Indiana-based facility joins its European and Chinese counterparts in commitment to quality control standards in the global automotive industry.

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SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo reschedules to Nov. 2-4

The final decision to reschedule was made in consultation with OEMs, conference sponsors, presenters and other ACCE stakeholders after assessing concerns over the COVID-19 delta variant.

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Glass Fibers

ST Bungalow to demonstrate fiberglass roofing solution from recycled wind blades

The New York-based startup recently partnered with a wind blade recycling company and plans to produce its first full-scale prototypes this year.

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Adhesives

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America’s NEXX Technologies partners with Tipton-Goss

MGCA advanced composites business unit to bring Tipton-Goss’ high-performance prepreg and film adhesive technologies to the advanced composites, space and aerospace markets.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies Type IV cylinders for RNG/CNG transportation module OEM

Requalification is performed via modal acoustic emission (MAE) which identifies structural integrity flaws present in composite pressure vessels, enhancing safety and testing standards.

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Haydale Graphene Industries files joint patent with Airbus

Joint patent application cover the intellectual property generated by the two companies under a project to evaluate graphene composites.

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Wind/Energy

Siemens Gamesa to double size of offshore wind blade facility 

An additional 77,600 square meters will enable the manufacture of next-generation offshore wind turbine blades, with potential for added capacity.

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