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Carbon Revolution meets automotive market demand with lightweight carbon fiber wheels
Twenty-three-inch and 24-inch carbon fiber wheel offerings meet growing EV SUV and truck load requirements with 45% weight savings comparable to aluminum wheels.
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Hexagon Purus selected for contracts in global hydrogen bus market
Orders for Polish bus OEM and New Flyer play a role in delivering Type IV hydrogen cylinders to fuel cell vehicles in Europe and North America.
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Cevotec seeks to expand team to support growth in H2 composite tank production
The dynamic, Germany-based company is looking for analytical, results-driven individuals to fill five vacant positions on its technical and software development teams.
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JEC Group to support Composites Expert with launch of E-learning Composites Academy
The two-fold launch will make an appearance at JEC World 2022, providing access to a composites education platform for industry employees, companies and incoming talent.
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CMS to install Kreator LFAM/machining system in the U.K. for aerospace
Technical collaboration with composite component producer United Aerospace leads to the machine’s use in manufacturing autoclave tooling, jigs and fixtures, in addition to customer trials and demos.
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Sikorsky extends Kaman Aerospace cockpit deal for the HH-60W helicopter
Kaman’s work will include final assembly of the cockpits, detail metal part manufacturing and procurement of composite parts, in addition to other associated components.
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University of Auckland, DLR researchers cooperate in space research
New Zealand and German space experts are partnering up for research into using carbon fiber for spacecraft and laser light technology to transmit data to Earth.
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Vectorply wins second consecutive IBBI Supplier of the Year Award
Independent Boat Builders (IBBI) president, Tom Broy, commends the composites manufacturer’s product and technical support offerings which never faltered, despite the pandemic.
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Solvay, NIAR announce partnership to advance future aviation solutions
Solvay scientists and engineers will be embedded within NIAR’s ATLAS facility, providing material guidance and support on a variety of known and future aerospace manufacturing applications.
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Trelleborg launches high-load composite materials for aerospace landing gear
Hybrid, fiberglass-backed composite material recognizes the demand for lighter materials that can withstand the high loads and stresses landing gear are often subjected to.
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Airbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems to develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Spirit is responsible for developing and manufacturing the eVTOL’s wings at its Belfast, Northern Ireland facility, where the company has built years of composites manufacturing expertise.
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Air Force awards $100 million to continue WSU NIAR’s B-1 Digital Engineering program
NIAR’s continued support of adapting the composite warfighter through digital manufacturing will reduce cost, expanding the supply base and increasing aircraft mission readiness.
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