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Natural Fibers

Midwest Composites earns Japan’s MakiChalle Business Competition grand prize

Low-cost biocomposites producer secures ¥1 million cash prize, exclusive collaboration opportunities within Japanese industry to advance biocomposite technologies.

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GIM GrapheneFibre commences commercial graphene-enriched carbon fiber production

Saudi Arabia-based company supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, contributes to full-scale graphene-based composites for a variety of end market applications.

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Teijin Group invests in Circularise, supports supply chain traceability

Pre-Series B investment aids in Circularise’s journey to enhance transparency and sustainability within global high-performance material supply chains.  

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Sustainability

SAMPE Europe extends deadline for Young Engineer’s Challenge

Young engineers in the advanced materials field are encouraged to demonstrate and justify sustainability improvements to composite products/components. All participants must register by Dec. 20, 2024.

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UD-CCM to host 24th International Conference on Composite Materials

Taking place in the U.S. for the first time since 2002, the University of Delaware welcomes attendee registration for the August 2025 event and is calling for abstract submissions by Jan. 15, 2025.

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Aerospace

Clean Aviation launches third proposal call for disruptive aviation projects

Proposals for three core topics centered around aircraft decarbonization are welcome, supported by €380 million in funding.

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PAL-V, NLR complete composite rotors for Liberty flying car

Rotor blade design spans nearly 11 meters in length for flight, with a mid-hinge to fold and accommodate 4-meter vehicle length while driving.

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Mass Transit

New Flyer selects Hexagon Purus H2 tanks for fifth consecutive year

Type 4 tanks will continue to be supplied for the mass mobility provider’s Xcelsior Charge FC fuel cell electric transit buses.

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Plasmatreat expands network with Mexico subsidiary opening

Plasmatreat México will provide on-site sales, consulting, application engineering and service for local companies and global corporations based in Mexico.

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This holiday season's creative gift list for composites industry pros

Take a look at this gift guide compiled by CW which has something to delight every advanced materials expert this holiday season.

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