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SPE ACCE 2023 presents fourth keynote
Dr. Ryan Hahnlen and Dr. Srikanth Pilla will be sharing their collaborative work on a cost-effective CFRTP door assembly, and what the application represents for lightweighting the automotive industry.
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Atlas Composite Technologies announces composite operation expansion
A new facility grows the company to a 90,000-square-foot footprint, backed by a seven-figure investment, to meet increasing customer demand.
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Archer developments accelerate Midnight eVTOL path to market
In tandem with Q2 2023 financial and operation results, Archer secures a $215 million investment, Midnight receives special airworthiness certification and an agreement is reached with Boeing and Wisk for autonomous flight collaboration.
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Covestro Adelie solar car makes debut in Leverkusen
The composites-intensive fourth-generation model by the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team, backed by Covestro, prepares for the October 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
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GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters progress industrial partnership
A signed MOU covers multiple projects and work packages related to the H225M helicopter’s engineering, EWIS design and manufacturing, MRO, composites design and more.
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KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement
To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.
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Dufour Aerospace announces composites airframe, nacelle and tail suppliers for Aero2 drone prototype
The uncrewed, hybrid-electric, tilt-wing cargo transport aircraft will feature an all-composite airframe and composites-intensive nacelle and tail.
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Composite railway transom installation to replace timber alternatives
University of Southern Queensland researchers, in collaboration with Austrak, evaluate real-time conditions of FRP and water-based materials used on new Australian rainlway transoms.
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Saertex presents joint innovations in rail during Stadler, Tallers Xuquer workshop
The textile reinforcement manufacturer was invited to Spain to present its composite materials for use in the rail sector through a four-day workshop.
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CRP 3D printing composites optimize Formula SAE team’s racing performance
Long-term CRP USA and UVic Formula Racing partnership has culminated in the development of versatile, durable carbon fiber-filled components that continue deliver on the track.
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