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Gurit forms long-term supply contracts with two wind OEMs
Contracts represent 3-year and 4-year supply of core material kits to wind OEMs.
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People in composites: October 2023
New personnel and leadership appointments have been announced this past month by Johns Manville, Airbus, Aquapak Polymers, ZeroAvia, Daher, Velocity Composites and Fives.
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EHang progresses operations, commercial deployment of EH216-S
Since the granting of its type certification, EHang is working toward production and airworthiness certification, along with prioritizing safe operations and accountability leading up to the eVTOL’s release.
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Norco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines
The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.
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DITF researches lignin-based protective coating for natural fiber geotextiles
The bio-based coating was applied to yarns and textile surfaces to extend service life with positive results, suggesting its future application in civil engineering.
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Hydrogen fuel storage systems purchased for Solaris hydrogen-electric buses
New Hexagon Purus supply agreement ramps up decarbonization of European public transportation sector.
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CUBIC project to develop 100% recyclable composite hydrogen container, car seat
For 42 months, the Aitiip Technology Center will coordinate the EU-funded project to design a new range of intermediate materials, such as pellets or resin-impregnated carbon fibers, which will be used to manufacture more sustainable final products.
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Segula Technologies initiates Z-WasTEK project for composite recycling, repair
The combined use of 3R resin and the development of digital programs will target the repair and more responsible use of carbon fiber.
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Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray wins 2023 Vehicle Engineering Team Award
Numerous plastic and composite technologies are featured on the 2024 vehicle recognized by the SPE Automotive Division.
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Archer achieves flight test program milestone as Midnight aircraft takes flight
The milestone builds on 4 years of flight testing, including 2 years of full-scale flight testing of Archer’s Maker aircraft.
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