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Irkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft
The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.
Read MoreStrongwell names PIPESPAIN as distributor for Spain and Portugal
PIPESPAIN will distribute Strongwell’s fiber reinforced polymer composite products to the Spain and Portugal markets.
Read MoreFire damages Premium Aerotec facility
Premium Aerotec is a fabricator of composite parts and structures for the aerospace market, primarily for Airbus.
Read MoreReflections on carbon fiber
Highlights from the December 2018 Carbon Fiber conference include industry leader predictions about commoditization of composites, next-generation aircraft and automotive.
Read MoreDeveloping next-generation composites talent
The M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California has steadily grown to become one of the industry’s educational and R&D stalwarts.
WatchComposite radar masts assembled for megayachts
Vabo Composites designs, builds and assembles 10m-tall composite radar masts, improving weight, stability and performance for modern megayachts.
Read MorePultrusion picks up speed in automotive applications
Pultrusion is one of the most cost-effective processes for manufacturing high-volume composite parts.
Read MoreTCS partners with Brabham Automotive
Total Composite Solutions will work to develop bespoke structural and cosmetic carbon fiber solutions for Brabham.
Read MoreBMW chooses SGL Carbon as supplier for iNEXT
SGL Carbon will supply carbon fibers and semi-finished textile products for a range of components in BMW’s upcoming next-generation electric vehicle.
Read MoreKordsa fast-cure prepreg targets automotive mass production
Kordsa’s fast press curable resin boasts an enhanced visual quality, enabling the possibility of prepreg use in automotive mass production.
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