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Aerospace

Aurora expands aerospace composites manufacturing facility

Bridgeport facility has been increased to approximately 227,000 square feet to better engage with current and new production programs.

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Natural Fibers

Hypetex wins Innovate UK Smart grant for FlaxTex composite

In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the novel colored natural fiber is waterproof, 100% biodegradable and features enhanced manufacturing attributes thanks to Hypetex’s coloring process.

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Recycling

Hexcel, Fairmat agreement bolsters U.S. composite recycling efforts

A 10-year agreement between the partners’ Salt Lake City, Utah, facilities will build upon previous agreements for responsible environmental stewardship in industry.

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Thermoplastics

Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance

Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.

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Wind/Energy

DOE prize to industrialize WindFloat offshore wind technology

FLOWIN cash prize and technical assistance will enable Principle Power and Aker Solutions to explore ways to serialize fabrication, deploy its offshore wind platform for the U.S.

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Construction

Renco USA brings Lego-style composite building system to construction

After more than a decade dedicated to R&D, evaluation and testing, the company has proven its MCFR building system in a Lakewood Village project in Florida.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace selected to demonstrate launch, on-orbit services for DOD

Firefly to conduct trade study for up to two demonstration missions, proving capabilities to rapidly launch its carbon fiber Elytra vehicles and support on-orbit missions beyond GEO.

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SAMPE North America reveals 2025 leadership team

Global impact and innovation goals for the advanced materials sector are being prioritized with a new executive cabinet, past president representative and directors.

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Horizon Aircraft provides update on technical flight testing

Positive progress during eVTOL prototype testing approaches full transition to forward flight, aids in final full-scale aircraft design for completion and testing in 2026.

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Trends

ATA Industrial Group report evaluates the state of the global carbon fiber market

Carbon fiber composites market report provides statistics, analyses and trends regarding 2023 demand in China and around the world.

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