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Acciona Energía, El Ganso develop shoes made with recycled wind blade materials

Limited-edition sneakers feature soles composed of micronized dismantled wind blades from a wind farm in Navarra, Spain.

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Aerospace

Kordsa to provide fire-retardant products for FACC aerocomposite components

The long-term agreement covers the supply of fire-resistant, sustainable, epoxy-based products for use in aircraft cabins.  

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Carbon Fibers

Kineco Kaman completes delivery of first CFRP OMA assembly for Gaganyaan mission

Backed by previous composites-related projects, Kineco continues to contribute its expertise to future space exploration in India.

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Recycling

Bizente project evaluates enzymatic recycling for resins, composites

Among the latest advances are toxicity tests, used to evaluate the effect of different resins and plastic degrading on aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and thus determine the technology’s long-term sustainability.  

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Dixie Chemical completes capacity expansion for NMA plant in U.S.

New specialty chemical capacity to support demand for high-temperature, high-performance epoxy-based composites, insulators and adhesives/sealants.

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EH216-S eVTOL aircraft gains CAAC airworthiness certification

The EHang unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) complies with approved type design, safety and quality requirements, with deliveries to customers now underway.

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ATL Composites collaboration advances kite-foil board production for Paris Olympics

Breiana Whitehead, pioneering Australian kite-foil sailor, spearheads board design intricacies with ATL Composites to enhance her performance ahead of the July 2024 competition.

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JEC

SAMPE Europe Summit 2024 finalizes program

SAMPE Europe’s 2024 Executive Summit will take place in advance of JEC World on March 4, 2024, at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel. 

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus secures dual-approved hydrogen system order

Landmark order with a 2025 scheduled delivery showcases Hexagon Purus’ dual-approved hydrogen distribution systems, including Type IV tanks, for U.K. and European industrial and mobility applications.

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Aerospace

GE combines rotating detonation, ramjet in hypersonic engine program

New architecture, incorporating high-temperature CMC and electronics, could power efficient hypersonic vehicles with longer range that exceeds Mach 5.

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