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Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction

Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.

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Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

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Recycling

Broetje-Automation demonstrates rCF placement via AFP

Through the ScrapSeRO project, the system integrator and machine builder successfully processed recycled composites, in addition to more traditional materials, via its highly flexible Staxx One system.

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Consumer

Ekbacken Studios furniture incorporates Sulapac wood composites

High-end design furniture is 3D printed from bio-based, eco-friendly materials for aesthetic and sustainable home product options.

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Sustainability

On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing

CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.  

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Sirius Aviation reveals hydrogen VTOL aircraft, the Sirius Jet

Propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, the composites-intensive vehicle will take flight in two version options by 2025.

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Carbon Fibers

Toray celebrates commissioning of expanded Torayca T1100 production line

Doubled carbon fiber production capacity at Toray’s Decatur, Alabama, plant will support rising demand in U.S. defense.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE 2024 issues call for papers, sponsors and exhibitors

Submit a paper or technical presentation, or become a sponsor and/or exhibitor for the Sept. 4-6, 2024 event that takes place annually in Novi, Michigan.

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Automotive

Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.  

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Scott Bader opens £2 million laboratory in France

R&D facility will enable the chemicals company to develop more sustainable composite materials for its strategic markets and customers globally.

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