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PAL-V launches Germany-based flying car showroom

The advanced air mobility company takes a decisive step toward mainstreaming the two-person PAL-V Liberty for potential buyers, investors and enthusiasts.

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Defense

TenCate Advanced Armour renamed to Integris Composites

With its rebranding, Integris maintains the ability to develop, test and manufacture ballistic armor and survivability solutions while expanding into new markets where composite solutions can be advantageous.

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Sustainability

Toray boosts stake in Thai subsidiary to upgrade cellulosic sugar production

Its work to produce bio-based fibers, resins and films will be augmented through a 84.4% stake and a larger facility to enable commercial production of 100,000 metric tons of cellulosic sugar annually by 2030.

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Lehvoss Group relocates, grows compounding and technology center in China

Dynamic growth in Lehvoss’ compound activities in China and Korea has led to Lehvoss New Material (Kunshan) Co. Ltd’s doubled facility size for better meeting local customer needs and material requirements.

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Teijin Ltd. to sell composites business subsidiary in Japan

Teijin is transferring its entire stake in GH Craft Co. Ltd. to Tokyo-based TIP composite Co. Ltd. in order to better focus key resources in North America.

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ORNL, Zeiss to improve CT inspection for 3D-printed parts

Five-year research collaboration starts with metal AM parts and is considering 3D-printed composites next, incorporating machine learning into CT scanning to reduce time, cost of inspections by 10 times and improve quality.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia strikes hydrogen aviation fuel partnership with Masdar

United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy giant to work with zero-emission aviation company ZeroAvia to build aircraft refueling infrastructure.

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Wind/Energy

Vestas secures another U.S. repowering order, looks ahead to wind blade recyclability

A 158-MW order adds to Vestas’ increasing presence in the U.S., not just in wind blade and nacelle manufacturing, but also its initiatives to make blades more recyclable.

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Aerospace

Toray receives Boeing Supplier of the Year award 

Tacoma-based Toray Composite Materials America was one out of 12 companies selected for its consistent and quality supply of carbon fiber and prepregs on various Boeing programs over the years.

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Aerospace

Airbus increases A320 program rate with new A321XLR hangar

The Hamburg-based equipment installation hangar for the aircraft’s rear fuselage offers enhanced modernization and digitalization to meet rates of 75/year in 2026.  

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