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Automotive

Autocomposites market is expected to double revenue by 2032

Increase in demand for lightweight vehicles, stringent regulations and a rise in EV adoption are factors that are currently driving growth in automotive composites, according to a recent report.

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Aerospace

Airbus provides 2024 guidance update

Reduced commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024 and A320 production rate 75 shifted to 2027 reflects persistent specific supply chain challenges.

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Automotive

Composites to target indirection emissions reduction in U.K. rail sector

Composite Braiding’s Steve Barbour suggests ways to further decarbonize the U.K. rail industry through increased composites adoption.  

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ORNL nanofibers research strengthens bridge between fiber, matrix

A novel technique of depositing thermoplastic nanofibers enhances their strength, toughness and ability to withstand stress, removing the need for traditional methods like coatings.

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Automotive

Managing Composites, TNL presents Automotive Systems program

Two-hour online course, running eight sessions between July and August 2024, is targeting automotive aficionados who are interested in a deep dive into automotive’s history and current innovations.

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Automotive

ACS invests €4 million for second composites site opening

Launch of a new plant in Tortoreto is tied to new, significant orders for composite parts and structures that ACS has received from international automotive brands.

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Wind/Energy

Avangrid partners with WindLoop to test wind blade recycling

Avangrid recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to test startup solution that recovers more than 90% of turbine blade material.

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Defense

NTS Technical Systems becomes Element U.S. Space & Defense

Advanced testing services provider’s updated brand identity sharpens its focus, capabilities on serving space and defense sectors.

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Medical

Flux GmbH sponsors TUM Dash exoskeleton team

Flux to supply precision inductive rotary encoders for exoskeleton initiative for paraplegic patients that is expected to incorporate a future carbon fiber frame.

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Aerospace

EASA introduces Certification Readiness Level scale for aircraft technologies

Developed in partnership with Clean Aviation and the CONCERTO project, the CRL scale will provide a digital certification framework to shorten time to market for disruptive technologies with improved safety.

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