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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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CCG marks 10-year anniversary for six-span FRP Massachusetts bridge
Inspection on the state’s oldest moveable steel truss bridge since its renovation project in 2013 reveals CCG’s prefabricated FRP decking — said to be the largest composite vehicle span in the U.S. — is in optimal condition.
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KraussMaffei and partners develop sustainable, safe and stylish children’s bike
The Lion Bike is a German-made, injection molded bicycle with 40% recycled carbon fibers with zero scrap and enabling 67% lower CO2 emissions during production.
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Aimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization
Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions.
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Bio-based composite construction elements to combat climate change
Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex cooperate to develop construction components made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber that can enable the storing of carbon for years or even decades.
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Caracol launches US operations with new Texas facility
Local North American headquarters based in Austin, Texas, U.S. will further the additive manufacturing company’s manufacturing and customer support and rapid operations growth.
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People in composites: August 2023
New hires and promotions have been announced this month by composites-related companies Cevotec, Tri-Mack, Norplex, ABC Polymer Industries, Belzona and Gefran Inc.
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Euro-Composites brings on Multistation as commercial partner
The new partnership will benefit Euro-Composites, France being a key market for its composite materials, and MultiStation which is increasingly becoming involved with lightweighting projects.
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NASA moves into next phase of high-speed supersonic travel project
Under the Advanced Air Vehicle’s Program, Boeing- and Northrop Grumman-led teams are charged with developing technology roadmaps with vehicle concepts that can operate at Mach 2+ speeds.
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Janicki receives Boeing 2023 Supplier of the Year Award
Composite and metallic tooling, equipment and parts supplier has been recognized for its collaboration, commitment and overall support of various Boeing programs.
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