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Cygnet Texkimp celebrates 50 years in fiber handling, processing technology

Over the last five decades, Cygnet Texkimp’s breadth of portfolio innovations for the composites and technical fiber industries reflects its emphasis on collaboration and continuous development.

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SAMPE 2024 Conference & Expo announces keynote speaker

The advanced materials organization welcomes Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo’s Composite Materials Division to kick off the May 20-23 event in Long Beach, California.

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Automotive

Applications are open for 2024 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships

Three ACCE scholarships and one Dr. Jackie Rehkopf endowed scholarship target graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in polymers, composites and plastics. Submission deadline is April 1.

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Aerospace

Airbus full-year 2023 results outline strong commercial aircraft business

Consolidated financial results surpass 2022 results, deliver on commitments made in 2023 despite complex operating environment. 

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Recycling

Second EuReComp workshop explores technologies, strategies shaping composites recycling

The event, taking place April 24, 2024, is a convergence of theory, practice and networking for attendees interested in the advancement of composites.

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Zoltek founder and carbon fiber visionary Zsolt Rumy passes away at 81

Founder, CEO and board member of Zoltek Companies leaves behind significant contributions to industrial-grade carbon fiber and cross-cultural promotion.

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Hydrogen Storage

Plastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels

The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.

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Aerospace

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C makes successful launch to the moon

The lunar lander, complete with Type 5 pressure vessels, was deployed on Feb. 15 for testing the lunar environment in preparation for future NASA Artemis landers.

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UAMMI partners with AUVSI to promote advanced materials in AAM

A free, four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materials’ advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.

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Automotive

Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers

A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.

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