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Trends 27 Dec 2023

Overair completes assembly of full-scale Butterfly eVTOL vehicle prototype

Overair heads to flight testing in early 2024, marked by rapid prototype development.

Trends 27 Dec 2023

AZL collaborative project to redefine hydrogen tank development

Kick-off meeting sparks comprehensive discussions on materials, manufacturing and design, setting the stage for composite-based hydrogen vessel solutions.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 27 Dec 2023

GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project

Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.

Trends 27 Dec 2023

Ecoinvent database makes LCA data for European flax-linen fibers more accessible

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp has partnered with ecoinvent to enable a more comprehensive and transparent inventory database for the environmental impact of natural fiber-based products, services.

Hydrogen Storage 19 Dec 2023

Omni Tanker, Lockheed Martin complete composite hydrogen storage tank project

The collaborative project includes Type IV and Type V tank demonstrators for storing and transporting cryogenic and liquid hydrogen, helium and more.

Glass Fibers 18 Dec 2023

Al Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Maritime unveil world’s largest 3D-printed boat

Holding the new Guinness World Record at 11.98 meters, the 3D-printed composite water taxi used a CEAD Flexbot to print two hulls in less than 12 days.

Trends 8 Dec 2023

Syensqo becomes new Solvay specialty materials company

Syensqo represents what was Solvay Composite Materials, focused on delivering disruptive material technologies and supporting growing customer needs.

Trends 8 Dec 2023

Ford Trucks chooses Hexagon Purus to equip FCEV heavy-duty truck

A purchase order for Hexagon’s Type 4 hydrogen vessels will aid in the development of an FCEV prototype per Horizon Europe’s ZEFES program decarbonizing long-haul trucks in Europe.

Trends 8 Dec 2023

SCABAEGO project develops bioactive composite that supports healing of broken bones

Fraunhofer IFAM researchers and partners combine biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone and bioactive glass to 3D print custom-fit structures for bone fracture sites.