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People in composites: December 2023
STRUCTeam, Dieffenbacher, Gougeon Brothers and Briggs Automotive Co. (BAC) are rounding out this year with new hire and promotion announcements in the composites industry.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins aerospace quality program
Kawasaki's Nadcap subscription strengthens its aerospace division, fostering collaborative quality standards across vital manufacturing processes, reinforcing product safety and supply chain robustness.
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Overair completes assembly of full-scale Butterfly eVTOL vehicle prototype
Overair heads to flight testing in early 2024, marked by rapid prototype development.
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AZL collaborative project to redefine hydrogen tank development
Kick-off meeting sparks comprehensive discussions on materials, manufacturing and design, setting the stage for composite-based hydrogen vessel solutions.
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California grant extends affordable, 3D-printed housing efforts by Mighty Buildings
Three prefabricated, low-carbon homes, using Mighty Buildings’ large-format 3D printing and UV-curable resins, will be built in the San Francisco Bay Area as models for future industry developments.
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GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project
Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.
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Ecoinvent database makes LCA data for European flax-linen fibers more accessible
Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp has partnered with ecoinvent to enable a more comprehensive and transparent inventory database for the environmental impact of natural fiber-based products, services.
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Fuji Industries purchase brings FPP-based Samba Pro PV to Japan
Dedicated to the production of hydrogen pressure vessel reinforcements, Cevotec’s specialized FPP system will be made accessible to Japanese industry through Fuji, including aerospace and composites research.
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Modec, Toray jointly develop FPSO, FSO repair solution using CFRP patches
CFRP patch technology will target localized pitting corrosion repairs for floating vessels used by the oil and gas industry, leading to minimal disruption and more streamlined repair.
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ENRX, Roctool collaborate to advance mold electrification
Plastics and composites manufacturers will benefit from Roctool’s heat and cooling induction for molding processes, with increased technical service support and capability demonstrations on a global scale.
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