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Space

AeroVironment celebrates composite-intensive Ingenuity Helicopter flight on Mars

The AeroVironment team played a key role in developing the helicopter’s carbon fiber airframe and major subsystems.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Antich and Sons develop composite yarn-spinning technique for 3D-woven preform production

Culmination of a three-year project with AMRC which focused on creating stabilized, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness with efficient material use for aerospace and automotive.

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Volocopter introduces Volocopter 2X eVTOL aircraft at Auto Shanghai 2021

Volocopter and Geely Technology reveal aircraft model, highlighting a cooperation to bring urban air mobility services to the Chinese market.

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Fiber reinforcement supplier Devold AMT renamed under Saertex

Name change serves to strengthen Saertex’s global composite offerings, further unify its brand and fully integrate Devold into the group’s processes.

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Thermoplastics

Berndorf Band Group improves modular double-belt press system for high-rate thermoplastic production

New modules enable tailoring for advanced thermoplastic composites including woven, UD and crossply laminates, plus sandwich panels.

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Fabrics/Preforms

AMAC, ITA strategic cooperation aims to strengthen business development in composites  

Cooperation enables access to industry know-how, networking opportunities and composite solutions across the entire textile value chain to generate innovation.

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Sustainability

Scott Bader to celebrates 100 years as a company, 70 years employee-owned

Global manufacturer of adhesives, resins, gelcoats and functional polymers reaches company milestone, organizes a range of celebrations to recognize the company’s journey.

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NCC launches new online composites training platform

Suite of affordable introductory and practical and theory based, in-person courses taught by composites experts available to users at any location and organization.

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Aerospace

Airbus to create two new integrated aerostructures assembly companies, transform European setup

Plan to combine France and Germany activities with composite aerostructures assembly companies Stelia Aerospace and Premium Aerotec respectively, and integrate them wholly under Airbus.

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Carbon Fibers

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features new composite parts

Light, strong and not inexpensive aftermarket carbon fiber elements accessorize this performance vehicle.

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