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In-house polymer pulverizer expands Ensinger’s manufacturing capacities for composites

Machine investment strengthens Ensinger’s position as a complete solution provider in the areas of thermoplastic composite products and services.

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BAE Systems honors Kineco Kaman with Gold Supplier and C4ISR Supplier of the Year awards

Kineco Kaman among top award recipients recognized at fourth annual “Partner 2 Win” Supplier Symposium for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for 2020.

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Fill, Engel develop consolidation system for high-quality composite component production

Handed over to the Linz Institute of Technology, the consolidation unit processes high-temperature materials reliably, flexibly and with 60-second cycle times.

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Neural nets can advance composites analysis

British researchers use two neural nets and a 2D image to create 3D models. The architecture is fast, cheap, accurate and more clearly identifies different material phases.

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Schmidt & Heinzmann opens second U.S. subsidiary

Subsidiary further targets Midwest and East Coast customers, enabling faster response times to meet requests for solutions for the automated production of composite parts.

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Braiding

Universal Hydrogen Series A funding to build and test full-scale hardware for hydrogen commercial aircraft

$23.5 million in funding to set Universal Hydrogen on a path to have carbon-free airplanes using composite tanks in commercial service by 2025.

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Wind/Energy

Curtiss-Wright and Dolphitech team up on predictive wind turbine maintenance service

Combination of StressWave, PdP Pattern Recognition software with Dolphicam2 ultrasonic inspection for CFRP structures to provide end-to-end solution for damage detection, prevention and prediction.

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Telene composite components selected for Ebusco electric city bus

Telene PDCPD polymer and low-density matrix produces durable body panels, offers lower part weight.

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First quarter 2021 results better position Hexcel to support post-pandemic industry

Q1 2021 net sales of $310 million reflect continued focus on cost controls throughout economic headwinds, projected to gradually step up in upcoming quarters.

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Hydrogen Storage

Faurecia showcases composite hydrogen demonstrator for commercial vehicles at Auto Shanghai event

Seven-tank hydrogen storage system designed to provide more than 700 kilometers of autonomy for long-distance and high-load commercial trucks.

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