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Composites industry experts collaborate to address ISO 12215-5:2019 standard challenges

3A Composites Core Materials, STRUCTeam and Beneteau are working to rectify the shortcomings of core requirements of small marine craft in the 2019 framework, while exploring optimal design approaches with foam and balsa core materials.

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Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio with Aerovel

The U.S. company brings with it the Flexrotor UAS aircraft, which will strengthen Airbus’ intelligence, surveillance and security capabilities.

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National Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval 

The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.

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MATECH’s FAST technology achieves ultra-high density C/C composites

Targeting demanding hypersonic missile applications and ballistic reentry, the patent-pending process increases C/C composite ablation and oxidation resistance by 20 times.  

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Aerospace

Lockheed Martin rolls out X-59 supersonic X-Plane

The composites-intensive aircraft demonstrator was highlighted at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and will soon undergo extensive testing prior to first flight later this year.

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Wind/Energy

Vestas to establish second offshore wind blade facility in Poland

Efforts are ramping up to support the growing demand for offshore wind in Europe, with the wind blade factory starting operations in 2026, and a previously announced nacelle assembly facility in the same location in 2025.

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Supernal debuts S-A2 eVTOL aircraft concept

V-tail, five-passenger aircraft builds on the vison of the S-A1, designed with a priority on safety and a focus on sustainability.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus extends agreement for hydrogen distribution systems, raises 1 billion NOK

Agreement with green hydrogen producer extended for 2024, investment will support ongoing global capacity expansions including CFRP cylinder production.

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Aerospace

Airbus reports record commercial aircraft orders in 2023

Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment.

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon achieves carbon fiber production with 50% reduced footprint

Eco-friendly carbon fiber slashes carbon footprint by half through renewable energy, a commitment echoed in SGL’s Lavradio biomass plant set to reduce CO2 emissions by 90,000 tons.  

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