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Automotive

Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy

An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient. 

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Cryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks

Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.

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Recycling

Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration

Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.

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Aerospace

Mejzlik Propellers is the main propeller supplier for Dufour Aero2

Carbon fiber fixed-pitch propeller blades are customized for the drone’s lift and cruise requirements, adds to the aircraft’s already extensive composites use.

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Hexagon Purus reports all-time high quarterly revenue, up 67% over Q1 2023

Type 4 CFRP cylinder manufacturer continues ramp-up, with H2 infrastructure up 38% and H2 mobility up 213% year over year while momentum continues in aerospace applications.

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Welding

MFFD longitudinal seams welded, world's largest CFRTP fuselage successfully completed

Fraunhofer IFAM and partners have completed left and right welds connecting the upper and lower fuselage halves and sent the 8×4-meter full-scale section to ZAL for integration with a cabin crown module and testing.

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Dura Composites earns U.K. business award for low embodied carbon GFRP products

Nationally recognized King’s Award for Enterprise highlights Dura’s composite walkway grating products for their sustainability credentials.

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Envalior opens Indiana distribution center to support advanced materials

The distribution center will serve growing demand across various industries with efficient and effective logistics solutions.

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Glass Fibers

Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit

Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

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Aerospace

ÉireComposites signs extended contract for Spirit aerostructure programs

Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.

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