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Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket successfully reaches orbit, deploys customer payloads
All-composite Alpha FLTA002 rocket launches and reaches orbit from U.S. soil on only its second attempt, completing all important technical milestones including a two-burn maneuver.
WatchAutomated 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.
WatchClemson Composites Center leads research in low-cost composite tooling
Innovative technology approach to use additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence to produce tools faster, at a lower cost and with less environmental impact.
WatchComposites enable epic interior for Museum of the Future
For this one-of-a-kind lobby, AFI pioneered digital, reconfigurable molds to achieve organic-shaped, multifunctional panels and stairwell cladding.
WatchAdvanced Fiberglass Industries: Composites enable innovation
With decades of composites design and fabrication experience, Dubai-based AFI turns problems into solutions.
WatchMitigating Carbon Fiber Emissions for Fabricators
Thermal or catalytic oxidation devices are capable of achieving over 99% destruction of the emissions from carbon fiber manufacturing. Recent developments in these technologies have improved efficiency, effectiveness, process uptime, and reduced carbon footprint.
WatchKanfit increases composite material yield with Plataine AI, IIoT-based optimization solutions
Industry 4.0 software automates and streamlines raw material tracking, management and planning, maximizing material use up to 3%, and reducing costs and production delays.
WatchBeyond Gravity delivers space technology, composites expertise for Artemis missions
Mechanisms to drive solar array panels, a composite universal stage adapter and central network electronics supply drive Artemis missions forward.
WatchCarbon fiber enables new, low-CO2 Skyrora orbital launch vehicle
U.K. private space company is developing and testing orbital launch vehicle Skyrora XL to carry small satellites in Earth’s orbit using eco-friendly fuel, a unified systems design and composites.
WatchPlant tour: ÉireComposites, Galway, Ireland
An in-house testing business and R&D focus has led to innovative materials use and projects in a range of markets, from civil aerospace to renewable energy to marine.
WatchApplied Molecules launches UV-curable repair and filler resin
Applied Molecules LLC has launched the AJ13 Series of UV-curable composite repair and filler materials.
WatchEvident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing
An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
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