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Graphene Council seeks volunteers for graphene sector initiatives
Input from subject matter experts is encouraged for three task force projects covering LCA and sustainability, ASTM material specification and HSE and toxicity testing.
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Airbus celebrates 500th aircraft manufactured in the U.S.
Airbus celebrates its 500th U.S.-built aircraft, a Delta Air Lines A321neo, highlighting its ongoing partnership with Delta Air Lines.
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Rocket Lab begins installation of large AFP machine for rocket production
The 99-ton AFP machine, custom-designed and built by Electroimpact, is claimed to be the largest of its kind, expecting to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket’s production process.
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SPE recognizes ACCE, Rehkopf scholarship winners
A total of eight scholarships have been awarded to students pursuing research in a composites-related field, to be presented at SPE ACCE 2025.
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Polar Technology develops innovative solutions for hydrogen storage
Conformable “Hydrogen in a Box” prototype for compressed gas storage has been tested to 350 and 700 bar, liquid hydrogen storage is being evaluated.
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Composite integral fuel tank for hydrogen storage in aircraft developed via Czech Republic project
Made using CompoTech’s robot-assisted winding technology, the Type 4 or 5 multi-cell tank is designed to be integrated into an aircraft wing root.
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CCG acquires composite pole manufacturer Trident Industries
Third acquisition in under two years marks CCG’s ambitious growth for composites manufacturer, boosts grid hardening for utilities.
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Chip Ganassi Racing makes Roboze official polymer partner
3D printing technology and design and engineering experience brings super polymers and composite parts to CGR’s motorsport efforts.
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SGL Carbon half-year 2024 results show solid business, fluctuation in composites segments
Stability and positive growth margins were seen in Graphite Solutions and Process Technology despite a difficult market environment, but weak demand in Carbon Fibers continues to impact group sales and profitability.
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SPE recognizes Tom Russell with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
A founder and retired partner at Allied Composites Technology LLC, Russell will be recognized at the November SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Gala for his contributions to composite materials use in passenger vehicles.
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