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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zürich composite hybrid rocket motor development
Company supports the university focus project with its composite engineering know-how and networking capabilities for the production of a third-generation rocket motor that aims to reach an altitude of 30,000 feet.
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Polynt-Reichhold agrees to repurchase Investindustrial’s shares in the company
Transaction will make Black Diamond Capital Management the company’s controlling shareholder, poises Polynt-Reichhold for continued growth.
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STUNNING project successfully develops 8.5-meter thermoplastic fuselage skin
Clean Sky 2 project under the MFFD program produces two segments of an 8.5-meter-long, 4-meter-diameter thermoplastic fuselage skin via NLR’s in-house AFP machine, with consolidation plans this summer.
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Asbury Carbons pivots in the graphene industry, acquires Garmor Inc.
Florida-based advanced materials company will advance Asbury Carbon’s engineered material solutions for products such as adhesives and metal-matrix composites (MMC).
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Toray opens Resins Technical Center in Europe
New center to assist and support in customer development, address digital design for high-performance resins, increase simulation of fiber-reinforced parts and drive automotive application solutions.
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ÉireComposites, Wavefoil to produce retractable composite bow foils
Retractable composite bow foils for passenger ferries, fishing trawlers and yachts will lead to a more sustainable marine industry through a reduction in fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
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European Investment Bank supports Altana’s green research projects
A €200 million credit line opens up additional research areas, and enables greater freedom for resource-efficient digital printing solutions.
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New Jersey contracts expand U.S. offshore wind energy initiative
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has awarded Atlantic Shores and Danish wind developer Ørsted to develop approximately 2,700 MW of offshore wind energy off the coast of New Jersey.
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CAMX 2021 industry awards due July 16
Companies are still able to submit applications for the composite event’s CAMX Awards and Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE). Learn more about how to apply.
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