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Sustainability

Ohoskin, ReCarbon collaborate for aesthetic, bio-based composite

Novel material to combine Ohoskin’s leather alternative made from orange and cactus byproducts with ReCarbon’s recycled carbon fiber.

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Aerospace

MEHAIR places order for 20 ZeroAvia ZA600 engines

Regional operator targets retrofit of Cessna Caravan platform to drive hydrogen-electric flight across the Indian subcontinent, adds to 2,000+ secured preorders.

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Natural Fibers

Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities

Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers.

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Biomaterials

Lignin reinforcement enhances PLA biopolymer functionality

Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.

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Recycling

DOE announces Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize winners

Twenty U.S. teams from 15 states were selected for Phase 1 of funded efforts to develop, mature and commercialize recycling technologies for FRPs and rare earth elements used in wind turbines.

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Defense

AMD receives DASA funding for U.K. unmanned air system competition

AMD will incorporate existing low-cost radar absorbing material technologies to advance autonomous air systems.

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Hydrogen Storage

ZeroAvia partners with Verne to explore CcH2 storage

Having recently demonstrated a Type III CcH2 system, Verne will work with ZeroAvia to assess the benefits of scaling CcH2 storage and refueling infrastructure at airports globally.

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Blueshift becomes Lilium thermal protection system supplier

AeroZero TPS, applicable for metals and composites, will protect critical battery housing and parts in the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft from burn through and risk of thermal runaway.

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Sustainability

Syensqo renews sustainability partnership with Ellen MacArthur

The three-year strategic collaboration will help boost the company’s growth, reinforce its commitments to become carbon neutral by 2040 and innovate more circular chemicals and materials.

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Trends

Composites industry experts collaborate to address ISO 12215-5:2019 standard challenges

3A Composites Core Materials, STRUCTeam and Beneteau are working to rectify the shortcomings of core requirements of small marine craft in the 2019 framework, while exploring optimal design approaches with foam and balsa core materials.

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