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NASA James Webb telescope completes primary mirror testing for 2021 launch
Tests ensured Webb’s primary mirror fully expanded and locked itself into place, as it would in space. Final tests will extend and restow radiator assemblies and deployable tower before launch date.
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Triumph, Quickstep Aerospace Services propose strategic alliance for broader MRO service delivery
MOU envisions a broader scope of support including MRO services, spares pooling and repair development at QAS’ Tullamarine facility for the aerostructures market across Australasia.
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Magma Global delivers high-pressure composite riser pipe to HWCG consortium
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic m-pipe designed for flexible and more rapid deepwater oil and gas emergency responses for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
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Heatcon to distribute Hexcel prepregs for UAV/AAM market
The partnership includes North American distribution of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support urban air mobility manufacturing and repair.
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Partnership promotes Hypetex colored carbon fiber materials to North American market
Massachusetts-based CompositesTech will perform sales and marketing for the Hypetex fiber reinforcement portfolio and introduce it to new customers and markets.
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Structural Composites launches high-strength composite bridge
Ribbon cutting ceremony includes bridge partners, federal and state engineers and future SC partner Elaine Culotti to promote the use of composites for future infrastructure projects.
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West System provides materials for Atlantic-crossing rowing boat
The crew plans to be the first to sail its carbon fiber/fiberglass composite, pure class rowing boat non-stop 3,800 miles from Europe to South America.
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Gardner Business Media Announces Inaugural Top Shops Expo + Conference
New industrial event delivers data, sourcing and technology solutions for durable goods manufacturing businesses.
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U.S. Air Force awards airworthiness approval to Beta Technologies ALIA aircraft
Endorsement follows manned electric aircraft into next phase of flight testing, with the goal to enable new markets and accelerate UAM development.
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Continental Structural Plastics orders new Dieffenbacher D-LFT line
D-LFT line, including a 2,500-tonne hydraulic press, will be used to produce pickup truck tailgate covers at the Teijin Group subsidiary’s Sarepta, Louisiana facility.
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