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Aura Aero ERA aircraft program issues tenders for fuselage design, airframe engineering

The 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft was conceived to use composite and metal construction. Aura Aero has signed a PAC with EASA to finalize the framework for its CS-23 category certification.

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Carbon Fibers

Arris co-founder develops composite rock climbing gear

Passion for rock climbing leads to durable, 30% lighter cam using Additive Molding.

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Automation

ST Engineering MRAS presents initiatives to drive autoclave efficiency, automation

During a JEC World 2024 panel discussion, the company revealed ways in which it is maximizing throughput and efficiency of its autoclaves and enhancing composites production processes.

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People in composites: May 2024

Take a look at this month’s new hires, promotions and company developments from Daher, Carbon ThreeSixty, Collins Aerospace, Toray Advanced Composites, Syensqo, Zoltek, Technical Fibre Products, Bedford and Mito.  

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Recycling

DITF joins Horizon Europe REWIND project

End-of-life wind turbine recycling efforts are underway after the first REWIND consortium kick-off in May.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG tanks integrated into Brudeli for ZEV trucks in North America

Brudeli’s patented plug-in Powerhybrid technology will use Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG fuel system with Type 4 tanks, enabling Class 7 and 8 trucks to meet ACT and ACF regulations.  

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Space

Rocket Lab launches climate science satellites for NASA

The first of two satellites were deployed on the company’s composite Electron rocket for the PREFIRE mission to detect heat loss over the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Defense

Verne to develop CcH2 solutions for the U.S. Army

Verne, awarded funding through the U.S. Army Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Tech SBIR program, will conduct feasibility analysis on cryo-compressed hydrogen vehicles.

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Thermoplastics

Glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed recyclate enables Ahrend sustainable office chair

Envalior 30% glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed material helps Ahrend achieve lighter task chair with closed-loop value chain and reduced emissions.

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Automotive

Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen storage to Toyota Motors North America

Hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery system to support Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell powertrains developed by Toyota.  

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