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Lockheed Martin completes Orion development for Artemis II
Upgraded composite spacecraft has been delivered to NASA for final preparations for the 2026 launch that, unlike the Artemis I mission, will be crewed.
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HRC’s holistic, closed-loop system supports composites recycling
HRC is addressing the management and repurposing of composites waste for automotive, aerospace and other industries.
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CEAD technologies supports FIDAMC advanced manufacturing
CEAD-powered microfactories for composites additive manufacturing builds the Spanish technology center’s collaborative environment, enables expansion into new industries.
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Australia’s Gilmour Space prepares Eris 1 rocket for maiden launch
With airspace arrangements finalized and mandatory notice given to the Australian Space Agency, the company is preparing for liftoff no earlier than May 15.
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Hexcel, JetZero partner to qualify composites for BWB aircraft
This collaborative approach with Hexcel is accelerating the technological assessment and development of JetZero’s all-wing Z4 platform.
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Vacuum-assisted extrusion improves performance of FRP prints
A novel 3D printing approach developed by ORNL reduced internal porosity by up to 75% in large-scale, 3D printed composites.
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AIMM Center for advanced composites NDT opens in Ogden, Utah
Attendees from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hill AFB, 47G and others joined CICNDT and Omni NDE to demonstrate the latest in robotic CT, RT, shearography, thermography, laser UT and metrology.
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Bold Laser Automation presents certified calibration gauge line
Noncontact calibration thickness gauges are engineered to ensure composites manufacturers can maintain tight control over product thickness and material uniformity.
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Porsche develops TABASKO method for lightweight vehicle series production
Patented carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene tape-based process supports cost reduction, light weight and thinner walls without sacrificing rigidity.
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Stratolaunch completes repeated Talon-A2 hypersonic flight, recovery
The company’s air-launched, reusable hypersonic vehicle platform surpassed Mach 5 for the second time.
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FACC announced COMAC Supplier of the Year
Component manufacturer ramped up production throughout 2024 for the C919 and C909 aircraft programs.
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SPE Thermoset TopCon 2025 launches roundtable panel discussion
Five composites industry leaders will present their views on the state of the industry, tariffs, sustainability, as well as best practices to educating the industry in thermoset technologies.
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