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Eastman Machine begins headquarters expansion
The 7,500-square-foot expansion of Eastman’s facility will provide more capacity to accomodate a robust demonstration and research center for its composites cutting technology and solutions.
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Bostik launches new offerings in high-performance specialty hot melt pellet, powder, web and film adhesives
With acquisition of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik aims to emphasize sustainability as one-stop solutions provider for global thermobonding market.
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Boeing announces second quarter 2021 deliveries
Aerospace company details major program deliveries and an update on its assessment of 787 production.
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Cevotec fiber patch placement improves storage efficiency of composite tanks
Cevotec’s solution is to apply carbon fiber patches to the dome areas of Type IV pressure vessels, which reportedly yields 15% in material, weight and cost savings.
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U.S. Air Force funds effort to improve composite rotor blade design analysis capabilities for AAM
AnalySwift partners with Weber State, BYU, UAMMI and Hexcel for materials research, qualification and to extend VABS’ capabilities to AAM blades for a user-friendly and highly rigorous simulation framework.
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SGL Carbon SE publishes half-year preliminary sales and earning figures, raises forecast for 2021
According to preliminary figures, SGL Carbon expects group sales for the first half of 2021 to reach around €496 million, up about 9% compared to last year.
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Composites resin producer AOC acquired by Lone Star
AOC’s strength in the production and formulation of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and other solutions are expected to align with Lone Star’s specialty chemical and manufacturing businesses.
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Top Shops develops streamlined sourcing database
New online, interactive Top Shops Sourcing database connects buyers and suppliers of CNC machined parts, products and services.
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Cevotec’s management grows through partnership with GFM
GFM’s investment in Cevotec has potential to broaden GFM’s activities in the field of composite processing and grow new technology and business opportunities.
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Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
All-composite VSS Unity completes the company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight and the first with a full crew.
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