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Sustainability

RCA Engineering develops modular composite recycling systems

Modular plant configurations gives companies the option of mechanical or thermal processing of carbon and glass fibers to ensure zero waste and emissions, no noise and reduced construction costs.  

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Aerospace

Henkel receives Airbus qualification for European aerospace manufacturing facility

The adhesive company’s Montornès, Spain, plant has been approved as a standard and raw materials supplier for various Airbus platforms, adding to its work in lightweighting, fuel efficiency and automation.  

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CGTech Vericut software to support iCOMAT tow shearing technology

Under a new arrangement, iCOMAT will sell and support a dedicated version of Vericut VCP/VCS software in support of its patented RTS process for defect-free steering of composite tapes.

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Automation

NIAR seeks industry experts for new digital twins study

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is seeking representatives to assess technology gaps related to virtual commissioning and creation of digital twins.

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Trends

Rock West Composites completes composites-intensive EOI Space telescope structure

Delivery of mirror mountings and stress-free module support meets LEO constellation optical payload requirements within six-month design, analysis and fabrication schedule.

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Trends

Aeris Energy establishes US wind turbine services division

Under Aeris Service, the Latin American wind blade manufacturer provides North American customers with various preventative and corrective maintenance services, taking advantage of increased turbine capacity.

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BlueWind partners with Greener to strengthen sustainability profile

Greener, a Brazilian company that promotes the trade of carbon credits, will consult and coordinate BlueWind’s inventory assessment and analyze how to further offset the composites manufacturer’s carbon footprint.

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Thermoplastics

9T Labs selected to supply composite connectors to Dufour eVTOL

Structural thermoplastic composite connectors will further lightweight the Aero2 tilt-wing aircraft.

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Sustainability

EMPHASIZING project investigates glass fiber upcycling

U.K. consortium aims is to develop a material from recycled glass fiber with mechanical properties superior to virgin glass but at a price point lower than carbon fiber.

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Saint-Gobain Abrasives to distribute Dedeco Sunburst abrasives

The Sunburst portfolio of thermoplastic-bonded abrasives enables the deburring, cleaning, finishing and polishing of metals, plastics, composites and more.

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