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Plastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels
The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
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Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C makes successful launch to the moon
The lunar lander, complete with Type 5 pressure vessels, was deployed on Feb. 15 for testing the lunar environment in preparation for future NASA Artemis landers.
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UAMMI partners with AUVSI to promote advanced materials in AAM
A free, four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materials’ advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.
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Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers
A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.
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Expo-Net invests in low-carbon central warehouse
More centralized storage for thermoplastic netting, mesh and filtration products to improve materials handling and site efficiency, prepare business for future expansion.
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Airborne to supply composites cutting/kitting equipment to Airbus Helicopters
Fully digital Kit by Light systems will enable faster, simpler and more efficient composite ply management at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.
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Wrexham University to build EEOC for optics, photonics and composites
Part of a North Wales and Campus 2025 investment, the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre will serve as an R&D hub to reduce carbon emissions and waste and advance manufacturing.
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Hexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Supply of Type 4 composite H2 storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% due to H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace, with 50% revenue increase expected in 2024.
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ASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling
The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.
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JEC dedicates March 7 to composite innovations in sports
Composites have made great strides in sports equipment, from traditional Olympic and Paralympic sports to emerging recreational activities. To celebrate, JEC Group is hosting a day of round tables, debates, testimonials and exhibitions at JEC World 2024.
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