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Weber State students showcase composite rocket nozzle studies
Engineering students welcomed U.S. Space Command official Thomas A. Lockhart in June to demonstrate their role at WSU’s MARS in conducting real-world materials and additive manufacturing projects.
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JEC, ICS promote trade opportunities with U.K. composites sector
A new partnership leverages the International Composites Summit event in September and JEC’s support to facilitate international trade, foster innovation and strengthen economic ties between the U.K. and global composites industries.
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Orbital Composites wins award from U.S. Space Force to build space factories for antennas
Partners Axiom Space, Northrop Grumman Space Logistics and Southwest Research Institute will help advance ISAM technologies for kilometer-scale LEO antennas, space stations and GEO applications, targeting space factory in 3-5 years.
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Wind energy's ascent from then to now
Wind energy has always been a highly lucrative business for composites fabricators — even 15 years ago. This popular evergreen article from CW gives a new perspective on just how far this end market and its composite wind blades have come.
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Toray to increase carbon fiber tow capacity by more than 20%
Capital investments to Spartanburg, S.C., and Gumi, Korea facilities, in response to market demand, will increase annual capability to 35,000 metrics tons beginning in 2025.
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Alef Aeronautics earns FAA approval to launch flying car
FAA certifies testing of California startup Alef’s all-electric composite vehicle, which is drivable on public roads and has VTOL capabilities.
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Plana, Gloria Aviation to provide AAM industry training
Korean composite aircraft developer and education institute join forces to establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM aviation pilots.
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Omni Tank composite road tanker boosts payload capacity
Australian composites innovator launches a triple road-train tanker with highly specialized Mold-in-Baffles and CFRP tanks to offer stronger, safer and more economic liquid transport for the mineral processing industry.
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On the radar: Technologies for lifecycle analysis (LCA)
Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.
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Modulus launches professional platform exclusively for advanced materials
The new community platform aims to provide members with a centralized hub of industry content and a more focused networking for more meaningful industry advancement.
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