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DLR HAP-alpha solar aircraft demonstrator passes key ground tests
The CFRP uncrewed aircraft platform, designed as a sustainable alternative to satellites, completed ground vibration testing, leading up to flight trials in 2026.
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Advanced Carbons Council announces graphene ISO technical specification
ISO/TS 9651:2025 provides a classification framework for nanomaterials, specifying the characteristics of graphene-related 2D materials and their respective measurement methods.
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Hartzell AAM propeller gains FAA Part 35 type certification
Certification testing of Hartzell’s five-bladed composite propeller was conducted exclusively on Beta Technologies’ electric propulsion systems for the Alia VTOL and CTOL, with the goal that the design will serve similar AAM architectures in future.
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Mangohojden acquires Slingsby Advanced Composites Ltd.
Swedish company seeks to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defense businesses to improve and enable investments needed to meet European industry demand.
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DLR study considers cast PA6 molds for in situ AFP composites
3D printed thermoplastic mold was analyzed as alternative to expensive, time-consuming metallic molds and for suitability in aerospace-grade composite structure fabrication.
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Seoul National University VABS to design UAM, rotorcraft blades
University conducts research to establish conceptual and detailed design methodologies applicable to composite UAM systems and to develop digital twin technologies that can be used in aerospace.
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ORGANIC project to 3D print bio-inspired structures with bio-based materials
EU-funded Horizon Europe project tackles lower production cost, enhanced sustainability and first-time-right parts fabrication through the fusion of biology, additive manufacturing and AI.
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Adhesives gun ensures smooth, speedy dispensing for large-volume adhesive applications
CAMX 2025: Big Dog Adhesives’ Sausage System redefines fabricators and manufacturers’ adhesive process, delivering control, consistency and high performance for large or detailed work.
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Spintech grows Miamisburg footprint to advance composite airframe capabilities
Additional 53,000 square footage, which could grow to 250,000 square feet of operational space by 2027, will support complex airframe component delivery for DOD, UAS programs.
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HydroGraph launches Compounding Partner Program to expand graphene-enhanced thermoplastics
Through the establishment of a qualified network of partners, HydroGraph is building commercial availability of unreinforced and reinforced thermoplastic compounds that incorporate its Fractal Graphene material.
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Foamed plastics are well suited for CFRP core applications
CAMX 2025: Sekisui Kasei USA presents ST-Eleveat RNW E foamed plastic and ST-Foamac rigid foam board products designed to support composite core needs.
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Karl Mayer evolves multiaxial warp knitting systems to support natural fibers
The company is building opportunities to industrially produce sustainable technical textile composites, from its current COP Max 4/5 and Max Glass Eco offerings, to emerging future features.
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