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Aerospace manufacturer implements Plataine AI solution

Automation of composite material receiving, thawing and flow throughout the production process resulted in improved quality, increased capacity and cost savings.

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Aerospace

Honeywell to provide Emirates with wheels, brakes for A380 aircraft fleet

Ten-year agreement for wheels, carbon/carbon brakes will extend overall use life.

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CAMX

CAMX 2023 wraps up in Atlanta

A look back on this year’s North American composites expo shows record exhibitor numbers, positive turnout and a successful, comprehensive program.

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JEC

JEC World 2024 spotlights composites sustainability, innovation

This past year’s JEC Innovation Planets and awards are returning, with new opportunities like Country on Stage, a Building & Infrastructure Planet and more villages dedicated to specific aspects of the industry.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hydrogen tank rollout, sustainable manufacturing accelerated via Forvia plant

Forvia is rapidly growing its mobility, distribution and transport solution offerings with a dedicated clean mobility plant in Allenjoie for producing 100,000 Type IV tanks.

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Airtech Advanced Materials Group partners with CEAD

The partnership enables Airtech Advanced Materials Group to incorporate CEAD Flexbot systems into its advanced manufacturing portfolio.

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Carbon Fibers

UNSW Canberra develops carbon fiber recycling method 

New research indicates that novel recycling method only degrades carbon fibers by 30% versus 80-90%, targets use for automotive applications.

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AMRC breaks ground for COMPASS research facility

Boeing-led U.K. innovation facility and research project, to be completed by end of 2024, will provide open access for aerospace and composites manufacturing R&D.

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Aerospace

Nominal Systems digital twin prototype to progress Hypersonix Dart AE aircraft

One-to-one virtual simulation will enable Hypersonix to capture real flight data of its hypersonic vehicle during maiden flights prior to production.

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Trends

Greenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction

The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.

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