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ECORES WIND builds on wind blade circularity initiatives
Latest Horizon Europe project seeks to introduce innovative circular resins combined with advanced disassembly strategies, enabling cost-effective blade decommissioning and material reuse.
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AAM startup Lilium to file for self-administered insolvency
Two of its principal subsidiaries will file for insolvency and apply for self-administration, follows failed loan efforts from German parliament’s Budget Committee, Bavarian government.
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MingYang completes 20-MW offshore wind turbine installation
The MySE18.X-20MW, located in China, becomes the largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine on the market.
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U.K. composite experts join SCALE-UP project supporting net-zero automotive tech
Advanced Propulsion Centre funding backs JLR, Helicoid, iCOMAT, Lineat Composites and others as they accelerate the growth of the U.K. automotive composite supply chain.
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SGL Carbon carbon fiber enables German road bridge milestone
A 64-meter road bridge installed with carbon fiber reinforcement is said to feature a first in modern European bridge construction, in addition to reducing construction costs and CO2 emissions.
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Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels
Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.
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VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies
Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.
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Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development
At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies.
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BlueWind secures contract with GE Vernova to manufacture wind turbine nacelle covers
With more than 2,000 2X nacelle covers manufactured, the company expands its supply with the WT20 model
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HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft
Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.
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