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Continuous Composites closes $17 million Series A financing for CF3D
The financing round enables Continuous Composites to commercialize its CF3D product offerings, as well as advance and protect the company’s expansive patent portfolio.
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U.S. Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard
The mechanical power presses standard, first issues by OSHA in 1971, is to be updated per public input. Comments can be submitted until Oct. 26, 2021.
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NTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin
Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology installs Spunbond melt spinning system at University of Leeds
Melt spinning technology complements fiber, fabric processing, testing and characterization, with a focus on small-scale processing of unconventional polymers and additive mixes.
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EHang commences Yunfu production facility operations
The retrofitted autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) production facility, which includes a carbon fiber composite materials processing area, is to scale up company production capabilities and cover approximately 24,000 square meters.
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Owen Corning acquires vliepa GmbH
Combination expands Owen Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to address sustainability, lightweight building materials and more labor-efficient construction solutions in European markets.
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Trelleborg announces new distributor for tooling materials
Innovate Composites, a New Zealand-based composites facility, will make EP678, EP700 and TC760X tooling boards available to local Auckland customers.
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Universal Hydrogen signs deals with three airlines for hydrogen propulsion retrofits
Carbon fiber storage tanks will reduce the Dash-8’s cabin space from 56 seats to 40 seats, but enable emissions-free travel up to approximately 460 miles.
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People in Composites: July 2021
9T Labs, Cygnet Texkimp, Mahr, Michelman, TPI Composites, ChemQuest, Veelo Technologies, Strongwell and Exel Composites announce new hires in the composites manufacturing industry.
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Qualified material from Magnolia Advanced Materials is recognized for Sikorsky SS8622 specification
Magnobond 6398 A/B is a two-component epoxy adhesive chosen for its high-strength retention at elevated temperatures.
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