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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Voith Composites certifies towpreg-wound Carbon4Tank for on-road use
Type IV hydrogen storage tank has earned type approval under UNECE R 134 after meeting stringent performance requirements.
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Future Fibres’ LiMit Collar protects composite rigging against lightning
Multi-material system wins DAME Design Award 2023 for mitigating damage caused by direct or induced lightning currents to carbon fiber and metallic mast rigging for watercraft.
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Element, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities
Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.
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Holy Technologies platform enhances carbon fiber component recyclability
Through independent testing, the deep-tech startup confirms high mechanical properties preservation, and potential to give recycled carbon fibers up to seven lives when using its Infinite Component Platform.
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Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities
Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.
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