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Eastman Machine, SAM|XL to advance pick-and-place integration with automated cutting
The technology partnership will test and develop smart manufacturing solutions for low-volume, high-variation manufacturing.
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Collin Aerospace selected for A320 Airspace cabin passenger service unit upgrades
The units will enhance flight experience, while optimizing weight, durability and performance via composite materials.
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Henkel and BTG Labs partner to establish surface measurement standards
More comprehensive product specifications added to adhesive Technical Data Sheets, including the addition of water contact angles, aids in improving effective bonding results, performance.
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Air Force, WSU-NIAR to study operational impacts on legacy B-1B bomber fuselage
NIAR team will perform a complete teardown and comprehensive inspection program of the B-1B 86-0101 structure to enable the B-1 Division to more comprehensively manage the fleet of aging bombers.
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Lockheed Martin, General Motors team up to further lunar exploration with autonomous moon rover design
The composite lunar rover concept will be well-equipped to travel farther distances for extended exploration and research capabilities.
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Airborne introduces automated pick-and-weld preforming system
The robust, flexible and versatile three-step system handles a range of dry fiber and thermoplastic composite material forms for high output, improved efficiency and reduced waste.
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Arkema opens Center of Excellence dedicated to photocuring, photoinitiator technologies
U.K.-based facility will act as a collaborative space to develop and fine-tune energy curing challenges and solutions.
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Ørsted to recover, reuse or recycle wind turbine blades
Offshore wind farm developer reports it will temporarily store decommissioned composite blades, should recycling solutions take longer than anticipated.
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GKN Aerospace delivers fully integrated composite structures for all-electric Alice aircraft
Per a May 2020 collaboration, GKN contributes fully integrated wings, empennage and electrical wiring interconnection systems for the aircraft’s first flight later this year.
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Boom Supersonic agreement brings net-zero supersonic aircraft to United Airlines global fleet
U.S. airline signs first commercial agreement with Boom Supersonic for 15 of its composites-intensive aircraft, Overture. The aircraft cuts travel time in half and operate on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
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