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SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
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Wickert pivots to all-round composites manufacturing provider
The press manufacturer offers customers a single-source for highly productive composite processing from concept to press system.
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U.S. Navy, Boeing conduct first aerial refueling with unmanned aircraft
The composites-intensive MQ-25 successfully transferred jet fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet mid-air.
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America enters the advanced composite materials market
NEXX Technologies, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, will manufacture a line of epoxy-based prepreg solutions and other thermoset and thermoplastic resin products.
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Curve Works reaches milestone for modular builds of composite shell structures
Approach reduces cost by 40%, lead-time by 50% and material use by >70% compared to manufacturing in large, one-off mold.
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ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
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FACC scholarship holders take off with self-constructed drone
Completed under the Lightweight Design and Composite Materials program, students successfully developed a lightweight camera drone with structural parts 40% lighter than comparable models.
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Toray Industries develops innovative separation membrane incorporating porous carbon fiber
Independent carbon fiber support and separation layers enhance CO2 permeability and durability, with prospects in hydrogen production, as well as gas separation and purification applications.
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Energy Earthshots Initiative launch aims to slash the cost of clean hydrogen
DOE Energy Earthshot: Hydrogen Shot hopes to accelerate a breakthrough of more abundant, affordable clean energy solutions by reducing hydrogen costs by 80% to $1/kg in one decade.
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CAMX announces 2021 general session presenter
Lockheed Martin’s Gregory Ulmer will bring his extensive career in the aerospace industry to discuss the influence of composite materials, their significant role in manufacturing and more.
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