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Composite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design

Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.

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SPE announces ACCE and Rehkopf scholarship winners for 2021 conference

The three scholarship winners will be honored at the SPE ACCE event taking place Nov. 2-4, 2021.

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Lanxess, INFAC develop composite battery module housing 

The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) part lowers battery module assembly weight, improves insulation and flame resistance and retains a high level of functional integration.

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Automotive

IDI Composites' Noblesville facility earns IATF 16949 certification

Indiana-based facility joins its European and Chinese counterparts in commitment to quality control standards in the global automotive industry.

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Carbon Fibers

Lambo goes retro with hybridized, carbon fiber-intensive LPI 800-4 supercar

The Italian specialist brings back the Countach in a limited-series vehicle featuring composite components such as a carbon fiber monocoque, exterior panels and brakes.

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Automotive

Hexagon Purus announces new manufacturing facility for composite battery packs, hydrogen fuel storage systems

The Hexagon Group spin-off has broken ground on the 60,000-square-foot micro-factory, based in Kelowna, Canada, which is scheduled for 2022 completion.

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Trends

Ford GT composite supercar is going out of production in 2022

Ford is rolling out its seventh special edition of the car, which features an abundance of carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fibers

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG

Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.

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Thermoplastics

Stratasys, Champion Motorsport team up to test 3D-printed core technology

Stratasys proves out carbon fiber-wrapped, printed core for toolless, customizable manufacture, on aerodynamic prototype and production parts for a winning racecar.

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Natural Fibers

Teijin Aramid, OMP Racing composite Formula E racing suit raises the bar for protective performance

Ultra-light meta-aramid fiber garment maximizes both the safety and comfort of the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team, harnessing flameproof, flexible and high-performance qualities.

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