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UTComp authors bulletin on fitness-for-service assessment of FRP
Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 601 provides technical background and validation for quantitative nondestructive testing methodology for FRP composite equipment.
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GTR celebrates 20 years of composites service to Formula 1
GTR Composites’ highly bespoke composites services, from microcomponents to vehicle assemblies, have made it a key asset for premier F1 racing teams and suppliers, as well as adied the company’s diversification into other end markets.
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Stratasys, Desktop Metal to merge into next-gen AM company
Companies are to combine in an approximately $1.8 billion all-stock transaction, look to deliver industrial polymer, metal, sand and ceramic solutions from design to mass production.
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NASA pursues lunar terrain vehicle services for Artemis missions
NASA is seeking industry proposals before July 10, 2023, for the development and demonstration of a next-gen LTV for crewed and uncrewed exploration of the moon during Artemis missions.
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Composites pioneers Donna Dawson, Bob Griffiths pass
Dawson and Griffiths died in early May and had a long, lasting and positive impact on the composites industry and CompositesWorld.
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Sireg Geotech fiberglass rebar supports Italian bridge reconstruction
The ETA-certified composite rebar was applied to the bridge’s precast elements for a lightweight, longer-lasting bridge that is also more resistant to corrosive elements.
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People in composites: May 2023
Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Composite Integration, RAMPF Composite Solutions, Plyable and AOC.
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Vartega expands operations with new facility
Carbon fiber recycling specialist Vartega cut the ribbon on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Denver, Colo., U.S.
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AFPT participates in LeiWaCo project for economic production of thermoplastic composite hydrogen tanks
Laser winding/welding will help 3-year project develop cross-industry container-based transport/supply unit for cryogenic liquid hydrogen, aiming for TRL 5 via demonstrator manufacture and testing.
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ACoSaLUS project updates for automated sandwich panel layup
Cevotec and project partners have made significant progress in line with 2023 completion, including improvement of automated handling, patch vision inspection, and the laminate design and patch placement process.
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