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EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle
Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.
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Airbus delivers 100th composites-intensive A400M
Delivery to the Spanish Air Force adds to several additional achievements, including the A400M’s new certified capabilities and 100,000 flight hours recorded for its global fleet.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology commences construction for new R&D center
In addition to a visitor center, an enhanced process development laboratory will increase FET’s manufacturing capacity by more than 50%.
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CDI Energy Products high-performance thermoplastic excels in highly corrosive application
Achieving API 610 recognition, the proprietary thermoplastic polymer sustains differential pressures of more than 200 psi and holds a temperature profile of -20ºF to 105ºF.
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Aerion ceases operations of AS2 business jet
According to Aerion, the decision has been attributed to the lack of funding for the supersonic aircraft.
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Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo completes third crewed spaceflight
All-composite VSS Unity reached suborbital space at a speed of Mach 3, marking the first human spaceflight from its New Mexico home port, and another step toward commercial operations.
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Braskem, Vartega launch new carbon fiber recycling program for 3D printing filament
Carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene (CF-PP) filament is made from 100% recycled carbon fiber to leverage recycling capabilities and plastic waste elimination.
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Arevo debuts custom, 3D-printed composite scooter
Scotsman is a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made electric kickscooter with continuous carbon fiber/thermoplastic unibody frame, handlebars, stem and baseboard.
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SPE ACCE extends abstract due date
Paper abstracts for the Sept. 8-10, 2021 event have been extended to June 7. Final papers or non-commercial presentations are due July 12.
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Hyosung Advanced Materials increases PAN carbon fiber production for fuel tank cylinders
Third production line will bring an additional 2,500 tons of carbon fiber per year for industrial applications, infrastructure and type III and IV CNG and hydrogen pressure vessels.
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