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Automated filament winding system increases throughput, reduces manual labor for pressurized well tank production
For its new line of composite well water tanks, Amtrol worked with Roth Composite Machinery on an automated process for faster, more easily tracked production.
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Boeing reveals new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center
First of new purpose-built innovative defense factories based in Mesa, Ariz., U.S., will produce advanced composite components, leverage Industry 4.0 best practices from recent programs.
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New initiatives launched to expand U.S. offshore wind energy
The White House announced a new goal of 15 GW floating offshore wind energy by 2035, and new R&D funding and programs.
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UniFORM: High-quality, high-complex EV battery enclosures at low cycle times, low tooling costs
Stellantis subsidiary CpK Interior Products Inc. recently completed a design challenge to prove out its vacuum-assisted wet compression molding process for CFRP battery trays.
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Carbon Fiber 2022 finalizes conference agenda
Companies like GKN Aerospace, Lilium, Forward Engineering, LM Wind Power and others will present at the composites industry’s preeminent carbon fiber event, Nov. 15-17, 2022 in Greenville, S.C.
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Digitizing tools for composites production
Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.
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Dustless, mobile solution for on-site wind turbine blade repurposing
Denmark-based Isodan Engineering ApS translated its expertise in mobile, shipping container-based newspaper recycling systems to solve a need for breaking down wind turbine blades on-site for reuse.
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Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding
Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.
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NPROXX expands business into the U.S.
Type IV tank manufacturer cites national hydrogen investment, more supportive vehicle regulations and general expansion opportunities as reasons for its 2023 U.S. establishment goals.
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Overair's Butterfly eVTOL prototype to integrate composites-intensive design
Aiming for first flight tests in the latter half of 2023, Overair’s Butterfly aircraft uses Toray carbon fiber/epoxy prepreg strategically to cut weight on its battery-powered, quiet aircraft.
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