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IACC NODE, Lamáquina enable functional 3D printed composite boat
Asket, the student team’s first project, is a custom, one-piece vessel featuring a 3D printed hull, real-time sensor function and adaptive robotic control.
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Janicki Industries launches expansion with 162,000-square-foot facility in Washington
The new Hamilton facility, equipped with advanced tools like a large autoclave, and AFP machine and expanded clean rooms, boosts Janicki’s ability to deliver complex aerospace composites at greater scale.
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Xitadel XIPA imparts more intelligent CAE simulation workflows
Automated preprocessing, FE model building and postprocessing are powered through machine learning and Gen AI tools, supporting enhanced speed, accuracy and efficiency.
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Blueshift launches AeroZero ultra-low outgassing thermal protection tapes
Thin and flexible thermal tapes mitigate extreme thermal cycling in orbital and high-vacuum environments and meet the ASTM E595 outgassing standard, excelling in spacecraft and LEO satellite designs.
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Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities
Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.
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Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace
The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.
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EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL
Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.
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National Composites Week 2025: Transportation
Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed commercial automotive and mass transit.
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Spirit enters definitive agreement with CTRM for Malaysia facility, businesses
Acquisition transaction entered into previously announced merger agreement will make Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) an important asset to Boeing and Airbus programs.
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UniSQ, iLAuNCH Trailblazer program drive digital twin innovation for composite repairs
Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.
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FACC achieves 10.6% revenue growth in H1 2025 amid aerospace supply chain challenges
Revenue was increased to €484.7 million and a positive €18.4 million EBIT maintained, driven by strong business jet demand, global expansion of FACC’s production network and early results from its efficiency program.
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Archer completes longest flight for piloted Midnight aircraft
The 55-mile flight follows a series of key developments in Archer’s commercialization roadmap, including the continuation of its manufacturing ramp-up throughout the U.S. and the activation of its Launch Edition program in the UAE.
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