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American Society for Composites conference calls for abstracts

The 39th annual technical conference for composites is being held Oct. 21-24, 2024 in San Diego. Abstract submissions will be accepted until March 15.

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Bedford Reinforced Plastics celebrates 50 years of business success

Since its start in a small barn, Bedford has grown into 200,000 square feet of manufacturing and fabrication space at two facilities, with an extensive GFRP product line.  

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Sustainability

Mitsui Chemical, Microwave Chemical complete microwave-based carbon fiber demo facility

Completed in December 2023, the pilot production line at Mitsui Chemicals Nagoya Works began trials in January and will supply carbon fiber samples within fiscal 2024.

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Sustainability

CW Tech Days explores the composites sustainability challenge

During the one-day virtual event on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, seven industry experts will provide insight into hot topics like waste reduction, energy efficiency, bio-materials and recycling.

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Automotive

Optiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series

Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.

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Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE

The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.

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Cygnet Texkimp celebrates 50 years in fiber handling, processing technology

Over the last five decades, Cygnet Texkimp’s breadth of portfolio innovations for the composites and technical fiber industries reflects its emphasis on collaboration and continuous development.

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SAMPE 2024 Conference & Expo announces keynote speaker

The advanced materials organization welcomes Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo’s Composite Materials Division to kick off the May 20-23 event in Long Beach, California.

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Aerospace

Airbus full-year 2023 results outline strong commercial aircraft business

Consolidated financial results surpass 2022 results, deliver on commitments made in 2023 despite complex operating environment. 

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Zoltek founder and carbon fiber visionary Zsolt Rumy passes away at 81

Founder, CEO and board member of Zoltek Companies leaves behind significant contributions to industrial-grade carbon fiber and cross-cultural promotion.

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