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VETERIA21 project seeks to optimize thermoplastics for adoption in EV battery casings
Aimplas and the Valencian Regional Government’s Ministry of Innovation, Universities, Science will develop more efficient transformation processes for thermoplastics, and reduce battery weight, energy consumption.
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Markforged Director and Co-Founder Greg Mark departs from company
Effective Dec. 29, 2021, Mark leaves behind significant technological contributions to the additive manufacturing company.
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Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research
The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.
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Hexagon Agility heavy-duty fleet order drives CNG/RNG adoption
Space-efficient composite Smartstore Mobile Pipeline unit infrastructure will aid in refueling the growing fleet of CNG/RNG vehicles.
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Collaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market
The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
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Biesterfeld to distribute Solvay composite materials portfolio across continental Europe
New partnership gives Biesterfeld access to Solvay’s portfolio of composite prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers for aerospace and automotive, as well as technical assistance.
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People in Composites: December 2021
New hires, appointments and changes in executive leadership have been announced by INCA Renewable Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Michelman, Montalvo, Leitz USA, Teijin and Eastman Machine.
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ACMA, ACI and NEx announce plant certification for composites producers
Development and deployment of a new plant certification program to establish clear standards for production of FRP bars and tendons for use in concrete.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launches to space
Innovative technologies and composite materials from RUAG Space and Toray Advanced Composites contribute to protection of the complex observatory at launch and during its six-month journey in space.
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Zoomlion equips pump truck with carbon fiber boom
The composite-metal hybrid structure is the first to be completely designed and manufactured in China, reducing weight, enhancing max feeding height and meeting the demands of sustainable development.
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Eve UAM to be listed on NYSE, deliver operational eVTOL by 2026
Per the transaction, the Embraer company will further develop and commercialize its UAM solutions, with a current order pipeline of approximately $5.0 billion comprised of 1,735 vehicles.
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Addcomposites AFPnext program grows digital automation capabilities for composites manufacturing
AFPnext aims to increase access to advanced composites manufacturing by eliminating key risks to manufacturers.
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