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Clarksons Research announces positive outlook on global offshore wind
Current offshore numbers are projected to expand fivefold to 250 GW of active capacity and 30,000 wind turbines by 2030, with significant investment in shipping fleets needed.
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Artemis Technologies demos composite zero-emissions CTV for offshore wind
The Belfast company’s first electric foiling EF-12 CTV watercraft prototype will undergo simulation and testing at Ørsted’s Barrow wind farm for the next 2 years.
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Chemical simulation to achieve sustainable composite materials testing
A collaboration between Molydyn, Bitzrez and the AMRC target the development of a viscosity modeling capability for quicker and more sustainable materials design.
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STRUCTeam upgrades CompoSIDE composites design engineering modules
The integrated web-based application now features an inclusive Yacht Designer license with the latest ISO 12215-5:2019 guidelines for more comprehensive marine application design.
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Piasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development
Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.
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Windform XT 2.0 IMG brings sustainability to injection molding
Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 thermoplastic launched by CRP Technology is a 100% recycled high-performance material derived from the Top-Line range for 3D printing.
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Brazilian university leverages Swiftcomp simulation software for composites
The Federal University of Paraiba is studying composites with spherical inclusions of silicon carbide and aluminum matrix, aided by AnalySwift’s composites simulation code.
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Ørsted, Vestas partnership commits to net-zero wind farms
Procurement and installation of low-carbon steel towers, and upscaling of Vestas’ composite blade recycling process, aims to engage ongoing demand and solutions for these technologies in the wind industry.
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Siemens Gamesa 4.4 MW onshore wind turbine targets North American market
The newly launched high-capacity factor SG 4.4-164 is specifically geared toward U.S. wind sites that are targeted to reach commercial operation in 2025.
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Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member
Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.
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Norway aims for offshore wind growth with new startup program
Norwegian Offshore Wind is launching a new two-year program in August to foster growth of startups and scale-ups and address pressing issues in offshore wind.
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PRF Composite Materials launches Reepreg composite
The new sustainable prepreg material is made using recycled carbon fiber prepreg waste, is drapeable and can be easily handled.
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