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SPE automotive names winners for 53rd annual automotive innovation awards program
SPE’s annual Automotive Innovation Awards highlighted several composite part designs in vehicle safety, comfort and efficiency.
Read MoreSubmit abstract to speak at CW Bonding and Welding Tech Days in April
Online event in spring 2025 will feature six presentations exploring reliable methods for the assembly and joining of composite components. Abstract deadline is Feb. 3, 2025.
Read MoreResolve Composites, Siemens Gamesa partner in Second Wind project
Transformation of a 6-meter wind blade section into a 5-meter boat hull, demonstrates Resolve’s EOL recycled fiberglass processing capabilities using its ReceTT recycling process.
WatchPeople in composites: November 2024
Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Exel Composites, Thermwood, Volocopter, Anisoprint, TPI Composites and SGL Carbon.
Read MoreSAM XL demonstrates closed-loop digital methodologies via full-size aerocomposite parts development
PeneloPe Project’s modular, zero-defect manufacturing deliverables are being highlighted in an upcoming video that demonstrates the resulting aerospace pilot line’s feasibility.
Read MoreConstruction begins for UMaine sustainability research facility
The Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building will serve as space for an additive, hybrid manufacturing test bed, future workforce training, and bio-based materials and sustainable technologies development.
Read MoreHarper successfully commissions two carbon fiber lines in China
Swift on-site installation and system startup for Shandong Yongcheng New Materials Co. Ltd for systems that will produce 3,000 MT of carbon fiber/year.
Read MoreDawn Aerospace breaks sound barrier, hypersonic global records
The Aurora rocket-powered aircraft reached Mach 1.1 and more than 82,000 feet, the highest altitude achieved by a New Zealand vehicle, as well as beating the record for fastest aircraft ascent.
Read MoreBase Materials subsea buoyancy foams earn DNV type approval
Low-density syntactic foams have been qualified for use in 11,500-meter ocean depths in addition to approval of manufacture.
Read MoreWisconsin Oven ships curing oven for filament-wound composites
Gas-fired batch oven is designed to process up to 5,000 pounds of filament-wound parts at a time, while delivering on optimal temperature uniformity and efficient use of floor space.
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