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Hexagon Agility receives wave of RNG fuel system orders for Class 8 trucks
RNG/CNG fuel system installations with Type 4 CFRP pressure vessels, powered by Cummins’ 15-liter natural gas tank adds 230,000 heavy-duty trucks to the addressable RNG/CNG market annually.
Read MoreVoltAero opens facility in France for Cassio aircraft
VoltAero inaugurates its industrial facility in Rochefort for the final assembly line for the family of Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft, to incorporate composite elements.
Read MoreManta Aircraft, Shenyang Aviation establish AAM aircraft partnership
The focus of accelerated development is on Manta’s Ann Plus vehicle model, offering a complete carbon fiber structure and VTOL and STOL operation capabilities.
Read MoreKraussMaffei expands composites, plastics capabilities at Brighton, Michigan facility
The site recently installed a powerPrint large-format AM system, thermoforming machine and more to serve customers in North America.
Read MoreORPC Ireland, Queen’s begin X-Flow project for hydrokinetic turbine testing
Deployment of CFRP turbine technology to Strangford Lough will provide insight into blade and rotor performance, predictive maintenance and grid-scale benefits of tidal energy using real tide conditions.
Read MoreMelker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction
Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.
Read MoreGraphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant
Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.
Read MoreOCSiAl opens European graphene nanotube production facility
OCSiAl’s first European facility will manufacture Tuball graphene nanotubes and nanotube-based products for applications like GFRP pipes and tanks, SMC, FRP trays, printing sleeves and more.
Read MoreGurit announces strategic alignment to preserve wind leadership, accelerate growth in other markets
While expected wind business revenue did not materialize for Q3 2024, Gurit is actively implementing measures to diversify its portfolio and position it for a wind sale increase in 2025.
Read MoreBeta Technologies raises $300 million to fund AAM growth, commercialization
Series C capital raise will be used to propel the certification of Beta’s composites-intensive Alia CTOL, Alia VTOL and electric motors, while directly supporting ramp-up of production, delivery of aircraft and chargers.
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