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FET Ltd. installs FET-100 Series melt spinning system at Indonesian facility

Indonesian fiber manufacturers now have access to advanced multi-polymer spinning facilities, which will enable them to develop and test their own novel fibers for global applications.

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University of Delaware announces 2021 Student Achievement Day winners

Awards recognize recipients with contributions toward composites literature, research and presentations.

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Automotive

Huntsman PU resin systems enable lightweight sandwich construction for automotive

Vitrox RTM and Rimline FC polyurethane systems to advance lightweighting, design freedom and simplified manufacturing opportunities.

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Infrastructure

New Tennessee FRP bridge to promote composites use for rural infrastructure

Embedded fiber-optic sensors to give IACMI and industry partners critical performance and safety data of composite bridge deck, promote federal, state and local adoption of composites.

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Strata to manufacture compression-molded components for Pilatus PC-24

Strata to deliver composite engine mounting flaps, as well as the horizontal flap and conical stabilizer of the aircraft's tail per a seven-year deal.

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Carbon Fibers

Éirecomposites and ORPC to use recycled carbon fiber in tidal turbine foils

Development part of €3M CRIMSON project to advance tidal energy for clean electricity.

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Faurecia to supply CFRP tanks and hydrogen storage systems for Stellantis light commercial vehicles

Zero-emission fuel cell technology first available on Citroën, Opal and Peugeot vehicles with more to come.

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Aerospace

Retrofitted EHang facility for commercial AAV production close to completion

Yunfu facility to house AAV assembly lines, CNC processing center, carbon fiber composite materials processing area and more, with initial annual AAV capacity of 600 units.

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JEC Group, AVK launch new composites event for the DACH region

JEC Forum DACH, which will take place Nov. 23-24, 2021, will annually highlight and support the composites industry to build business, connect major players and highlight the industry’s dynamics.

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Automation

Rapid Robotics earns additional $12 million in Series A funding 

Rapid Robotics to product more than 50 million parts, including RMO all-in-one robotics solution to perform common machine operating tasks like injection molding and pick-and-place.

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