CompositesWorld News

Compcut ACS 300 machine provides safety, high performance for U.K. students

Installation of the composite cutting solution at the University of Nottingham has been instrumental in improving academic procedures for PhD students producing test-ready composite samples.

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Wind/Energy

Revolution Wind offshore wind project gains US approval

Fourth commercial-scale wind farm off of Rhode Island joins Vineyard Wind, South Fork Wind and Ocean Wind 1 projects, brings U.S. construction pipeline to 2.7 GW.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic advances flight preparations for composite XB-1 demonstrator

Since its rollout in 2020, the supersonic demonstrator has claimed several achievements, including a recent experimental airworthiness certificate and authorization for test pilot flights, further validating Overture’s development.

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Trends

Russia exits from Comac CR929 program, MS-21 experiences delays

Reports confirm Russia’s step away from the CR929 widebody aircraft and impending delays in MS-21 deliveries, long-term consequences from Western-imposed sanctions. 

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EHang completes eVTOL flight testing, preps for type certification

Since its application acceptance in 2021, the EH216-S has met all CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements to achieve type certification, and the end goal of commercial operation.

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Belzona announces authorized distributor in Guyana for repair, maintenance solutions

Customers can anticipate streamlined access to Belzona’s products and support services, such as industrial protective coatings and repair for composites, through Farfan & Mendes Ltd.’s established distribution network.

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Pressure Vessels

Secured orders from Vestas power US wind economy

Wind energy is gaining momentum in the United States, back by six installation orders received by Vestas this past summer.

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Automotive

TPI Composites manufactures structural composites for International SuperTruck II

The program, co-funded by the DOE and Navistar, highlights improved fuel and freight efficiency and goals for hybridization for Class 8 trucks, further achieved by an all-composite cab, trailer box and aero package.

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Lucideon, NCC partner to develop next-gen CMC solutions

This close collaboration will develop, analyze and evaluate advanced materials and applications to support the emerging demand for materials that can survive high-temperature, extreme and harsh environments.

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Hydrogen Storage

Plastic Omnium plans $171 million hydrogen investment in Michigan

French automaker subsidiary is looking at two U.S. sites for storage vessel production and validation that will support 40,000 vehicles/year by 2027.

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