National Composites Week
Swiss race car breaks EV acceleration world record
Hand-built composite electric race car from ETH Zurich, Lucerne University accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers/hour in less than 1 second.
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Mighty Buildings raises $52 million to accelerate global homebuilding expansion
Funds round with new and existing investors build out Mighty Buildings’ factories in North America and expand operations to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
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Elastomer reusable vacuum bags address traditional material limitations
CAMX 2023: Sprayomer Technology Amor-Vac RVBs, distributed by Technology Marketing, are said to be more efficient, sustainable, long-living and lighter in weight compared to sprayable silicone or nylon film alternatives.
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AZL initiates hydrogen pressure vessel joint partner project
The AZL team is actively seeking composites industry partners for new technology study and concept development project, “Trends and Design Factors for Hydrogen Pressure Vessels,” set to begin in October 2023.
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H2Fly completes piloted flight of LH2-powered electric aircraft
Joby subsidiary’s composites-intensive HY4 demonstrator took off from Slovenia and saw safe and efficient operation throughout multiple flight tests.
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Fraunhofer CCPE presents free webinar on composite materials circularity
Online event “Materials for the Circular Economy in Efficient Lightweight Design,” taking place Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. addresses the state of current research in the recycling of lightweight materials.
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Precision composite molds produce quality, reliable parts
CAMX 2023: Suase, under the Sanse Group, is presenting its design, development and manufacture of high-quality SMC/BMC/GMT/LFT molds for automotive, agriculture, construction, rail and more.
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Contraction in composites industry activity slowed in August
The GBI: Composites contracted again in August, but closed up 1.1 points from July, ending 5 straight months of a downward trend.
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DLR develops safe, flexible workspaces for robot-assisted manual draping
The EU project Drapebot works on new ways of collaborating with industrial robots for manual CFRP preforming for large aircraft structural parts.
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Built-to-last industrial laminating equipment
CAMX 2023: Family-owned and operated Practix USA is showcasing its complete line of industrial heat transfer equipment, including compression presses and conveyorized laminators.
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