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Funding round expands MITO Material Solutions composite technology operations
The woman-led graphene company raises $4.6 million for Indianapolis operations expansion and adds to its Board of Directors.
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Evonik, Vestaro consortium partners develop EV Pure Performance Battery
Novel approach to high-voltage GF-SMC battery module housing design increases battery cell capacity, enables flexible adjustment of the number of modules and can be catered to a variety of vehicle architectures.
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Brazilian-founded Blue Wind supplies more than 900 composite nacelles to U.S. wind energy market
The Florida-based manufacturer began its nacelle exporting operations during the pandemic. Now, supporting GE Renewable Energy, Blue Wind strives to surpass the mark of 500 nacelles in 2022.
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Dolphitech capability study benchmarks dolphicam2 NDT platform
A CFRP panel was manufactured to the specification of an FAA NDI Proficiency specimen 2A, representative of composite laminates found on commercial aircraft.
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UTComp announces ASNT-compliant certification program for UltraAnalytix inspection personnel
The UltraAnalytix inspection system is an ultrasonic NDT method providing Fitness-For-Service assessments for FRP composites by inspectors who are certified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A practice.
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Bertsche Engineering presents novel CNC system for machining composites
The solution, available in three-, four- and five-axis configurations, features a fully enclosed machining compartment and modular automatic fixturing system.
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Saertex opens production facility in Mexico for textile reinforcements
Saertex Mexico S.A. de C.V plant will begin production of multiaxial glass fiber noncrimp fabrics immediately, with goals to add production lines for expansion into wind power sector.
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Volocopter raises $170 million for composite eVTOL in first signing of Series E funding
So far the UAM company has raised a total of $579 million in funds and signed with WP Investment for air taxi operations in South Korea, driving aircraft certification and commercial launch.
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FACC joins international consortium for thermoplastics research
FACC joins Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace and GKN Aerospace under the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC).
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Stratasys produces 500 3D-printed parts for the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt sports car
Numerous 3D-printed composite mounting brackets, exterior components and a solid firewall sandwich core bring 1960s-style supercar automaking into the 21st century.
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Tech Mahindra brings composites experience to fly-and-drive eVTOL
Tech Mahindra will be supporting materials and testing of ASKA, a four-seater electric vehicle that can drive like a car or take off vertically to fly like other aircraft.
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MIT team engineers plant-derived composite with potential for stronger, tougher applications
Tough as bone, hard as aluminum and resembling a nacre microstructure, the cellulose nanocrystal may pave the way for naturally derived composites.
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