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Automotive

CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options

The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.

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Aerospace

SOLIFLY project proves viability of composite multifunctional energy storage within aircraft structures

Clean Sky 2 demonstrates key integration aspects of multifunctional structural batteries for electrified aircraft lightweighting, paving the way for further maturation in follow-on projects.

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Recycling

AOC rPET resins enable Quantum Mouldings composite pop-top camper van roofs 

Feedstock-based resin formulations and high-quality Büfa gelcoats support flexible, durable and more sustainable automotive part processing.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbitex secures capital for next phase of growth in carbon fiber plate footwear

Carbitex Inc. announces the close of a recent funding round, aiding its 2-year effort to restructure the company and expand its global market presence.

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Marine

REGENT begins next phase of seaglider prototype development

REGENT features the full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, made of composites, as it begins hardware and systems integration.

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Aerospace

Zünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system

Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.

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Queen’s University Belfast presents research in thermoplastic drilling performance optimization

Researchers have published findings from a multi-objective optimization study on carbon fiber-reinforced PEKK drilling in an effort to better understand the material for use in aviation fastenings.

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Space

Composites support SKA Observatory radio telescope sub-reflectors 

Engineering company Eosol and composites developer Compoxi work together to deliver more than 250 4.5-meter composite dishes to construct two cosmos-focused telescopes.

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Carbon Fibers

Arris chosen by U.S. Army for study on continuous fiber insoles

Arris Composites has been selected by the U.S. Army to conduct a study regarding the use of continuous fiber composite plates in military boots.

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Marine

CorPower Ocean secures funding to commercialize wave energy

CorPower Ocean announces significant investment in its wave energy technology that converts its motion into electricity via a filament-wound fiberglass buoy design.

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