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3D-printed composite PocketQube deployer delivers 13 nanosatellites to space in SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
The “Alba Cluster 3 and 4” mission represents the first PocketQube deployment, and Alba Orbital’s biggest cluster to date.
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Composite-metal anti-roll bars make headway for lightweight automotive suspension systems
The LiMeCH project, led by the AMRC, Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions, developed filament-wound CFRP-metallic roll bar prototypes, with additional advances in joint bonding the hybrid materials.
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CAS DataLoggers features automated data collection geared toward composites manufacturing facilities
Unlike manual recordkeeping, the dataTaker DT85, using a wide variety of sensors, ensures accurate, error-free data collection in person or remotely and complete traceability.
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Sustainability program leverages Arkema's Elium resin for fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick Corp. and fiberglass boat manufacturer Boston Whaler expect the composite hull and structural components to be fully recyclable, reducing disposable material and virgin raw material sourcing.
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Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne amid regulatory roadblocks
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission blocked the aerospace, arms and defense corporation over antitrust concerns in January.
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Airbus anticipates Asia-Pacific region will need more than 17,600 new aircraft by 2040
Air freight is set to more than double in the Asia-Pacific region by 2040, with 30% of the new passenger and freighter aircraft to replace older, less fuel-efficient models.
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Teijin Automotive Technologies expands composites footprint in China to meet growing demand for EVs
Construction and commercial operations of two new composites manufacturing facilities in Changzhou and Shenyang to support automotive customers globally, with targeted annual sales of $2.0 billion by 2030.
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Tooling Concepts acquisition expands Peak Toolworks’ cutting tools reach in the Midwest
Addition of the Elkhart, Indiana, plant creates new opportunities for Peak Toolworks to service its customers engaged in cutting and machining metal, wood, plastics and composites.
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Joby begins first conformity test, enters next phase of certification process
First series of conformity tests were completed at Toray Advanced Composites’ U.S. facility, with thousands more to be performed to achieve type certification of the composite eVTOL.
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Curve Works licenses 3D Core Kits to BeSpline startup
Thermoformed structural foam core kits leveraging reconfigurable mold technology are more readily available to North American manufacturers.
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Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs
FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.
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Leonardo, Vertical Aerospace to jointly develop VX4 eVTOL carbon fiber fuselage
Leonardo lends its composite aerostructures expertise, honed on numerous civil and defense aerospace programs, for initial six certification aircraft.
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