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People in Composites: May 2022
Trelleborg, ChemQuest Group, Wisk Aero and Zund America have announced updates to company personnel.
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Lilium engages Aernnova to design and build the Lilium Jet’s propulsion mounting system
Aernnova and Lilium will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of the key composite aerostructure component.
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Siemens Energy AG to fully integrate Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy business
The integration aims to improve SGRE’s profitability, predictability of financial results and growth through the value of simplified corporate structure, unified strategy, integrated operations and dynamic operations.
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DD-Compound optimizes resin feedline process with Roger
Roger is a D-shaped, corrugated feedline designed to provide a homogeneous flow front for long part lengths up to 80 meters, while also reducing material waste, complexity and cost.
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Experts forecast taller, more economical wind plant designs in the future
NREL researchers elicited more than 140 professional opinions concerning 2035 expectations, noting onshore wind turbines reaching 130 meters and plant sizes up to 1,100 MW.
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Toray and Bell collaborate on new NCAMP design allowable dataset for 3960 prepreg system
Allowable design dataset establishes conformity requirements and process specifications for traditional hand layup and AFP of the 3960 prepreg system in aerospace applications.
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Cotesa GmbH selects Airborne to supply a fully automated edge sealing system
The robotic production system will automate Cotesa’s edge sealing operations for complex, 3D composite parts for the automotive and aerospace industries on-the-fly, while also maintaining accurate resin dispensing.
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3A Composites Core Materials acquires Solvay’s TegraCore foam
PPSU thermoplastic foam with enhanced fire-retardant properties to be targeted for the aerospace, marine and rail markets.
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STRUCTeam extends composites support for wave energy convertor
Joined by Ocean Energy and sustainability partners 3A Composites Core Materials and Sicomin to cut weight of OE12 Buoy by 30-50% via bio-based resins, recyclable polymer foam.
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Atlas Copco’s GHS VSD+ vacuum pump range offer Industry 4.0 functionalities
Variable speed-driven, oil-injected screw vacuum pumps are well suited for the infusion process, complete with 15% smaller footprint, integrated HEX@TM controller and optimized performance.
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3D-printed, self-assembled graphene demonstrates potential for hierarchical composites
A 3D-printed template-directed assembly method assembles graphene into a multi-scale programmed structure with tunable mechanical properties, low density and high Young’s modulus.
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Anisoprint signs MOU for space-based continuous fiber 3D printing
Continuous fiber co-extrusion (CFC) technology capacities in orbit and for the deployment of additive manufacturing have been demonstrated and validated.
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