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Aerospace

Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project

Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.

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Welding

WSU-NIAR adds automated TP welding and tape-slitting capabilities to ATLAS facility

Systems to aid in welding process developments for the joining of composite structures via fusion bonding, and support AFP demands.

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Jaguar Land Rover composites project to advance EV lightweighting, reduce emissions

Four-year Tucana project aims to increase vehicle stiffness by 30% cut weight by 35 kilograms, refine crash safety via tailored composites for 2022 prototype fleet.

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Consumer

FCI-Marbocote develops anti-corrosion coating suitable for contact with drinking water

Ycon CS Acqua coating is characterized by high levels of resistance adhesion and elasticity, and is ideal for protection of composite substrates, amongst other materials.

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Additional funding secures ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine development

Additional raise of $24.3 million in funding to accelerate developments for 50-plus seat aircraft and support commercial airline initiatives to adopt hydrogen.

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Adapa announces Metyx USA as its North American composite market dealer

Metyx USA to market Adapa’s patented reconfigurable mold technology toward U.S.-based composite fabricators, support architects and consultants. 

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Haydale, 401 Tech Bridge, partner to accelerate advanced materials capabilities

Haydale graphene functionalization technologies installed at 401 Tech Bridge Advanced Materials and Technology Center to support material commercialization for composite companies.

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Consumer

TUMI unveils premium composite capsule luggage and travel collection inspired by McLaren

Nine-piece collection embodies TUMI and McLaren’s mutual focus on quality, lifestyle and advanced material usage for elegant business, and travel.

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Thermwood completes first LSAM 1010 system

Large-scale additive manufacturing system simultaneously prints and trims via a single, large gantry and offers speeds up to almost three feet per second. 

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Infrastructure

Aramco, ACI launch new center to develop, promote nonmetallic material use for construction

Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials to develop, disseminate and adopt consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction and materials.

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