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Shift2Rail issues call for molding tools to produce composite door, interiors demonstrators
Tenders for molding tools in EU project to manufacture composites using compression molding process or equivalent due by April 22, 2021.
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Hexagon Purus reports significant customer, contract growth for 2020
Since its 2020 spin-off, the company has been awarded numerous contracts, indicating increased adoption of composite pressure vessels, fuel storage and electric drivetrain solutions.
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Royal Engineered Composites named Innovation Business of the Year
The NBDC-based award was given based on the company’s goal to develop more efficient manufacturing processes, reduce scrap, labor and improve supply chain via robotic and AI technologies.
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Composites for structural batteries
Researchers in Sweden find carbon fiber composites can be used for creating structural batteries that could help minimize mass in EVs and consumer electronics.
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KULR to bring high-performance battery solutions to EV motorsports
Carbon fiber company KULR becomes official thermal management and battery safety technical partner for Andretti Technologies to transfer technical knowledge from aerospace to the racetrack.
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INVENT GmbH demonstrates sensor network for structural monitoring on composite railcar structures
Patented DuraAct technology uses piezo-ceramics to detect damage in Deutsche Bahn train side skirts as part of faWaSiS research project.
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Alpine Advanced Materials thermoplastic nanocomposite demonstrates UV resistance
UVA and UVC testing on the aviation-grade thermoplastic nanocomposite, HX5, found no performance degradation or impact on physical appearance.
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CompPair closes seed funding to advance composite self-healing technology
EPFL spin-off company has launched HealTech which repairs composite damage in one minute by applying heat.
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Plataine, SAP partner to integrate software for holistic digital manufacturing solution
Plataine to leverage SAP Manufacturing Execution and help both enterprise and midsize manufacturing clients accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and reduce costs.
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Composite vaccine shipment container incorporates Diab structural core
The Envirotainer RAP e2 container is being used to ship COVID-19 vaccines globally.
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