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Airline industry performance outlook indicates deep industry loss into 2021
A net loss of $38.7 billion is expected in 2021 and 2019 passenger volumes won’t return until 2024 at the earliest. However, improvements are expected into the second half of the year, boosting air cargo over air travel.
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WSU-NIAR receives $13.5 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
Additional funding extends NIAR’s Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites (MASC) research program, which will develop technologies to optimize digital twin data.
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Sundaram Finance Holdings invests in composite materials
The strategic investment will strengthen automotive component manufacturer MIND’s expansion into the composites industry.
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Carbon fiber windsurf fin incorporates Sicomin bio-based epoxy resin
Sicomin GreenPoxy 33 meets high-performance windsurfing fins requirements, accommodating significant loads, high torsion stiffness and flexibility.
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Avions Mauboussin launches STOL hybrid-hydrogen aircraft
Hybrid Zéphyr engine for electric/hydrogen capabilities and a natural fiber composite-based design revive and reinvent an energy-efficient aircraft brand.
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Testia releases multi-method acquisition system for NDT inspection methods
Multi-method UE1 Box, phased array U32 Box and SKD architecture improve activity efficiency and meets technical specifications on a flexible, cost-effective platform.
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Successful integration of PocketQube satellites in 3D-printed composite deployer
The 3D-printed, composites-based AlbaPod v2 satellite deployer and nine integrated PocketQubes for the Alba Cluster 3 mission enable largest PocketQube launch to date.
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Secured Innovate UK funding expands Bindatex tape slitting capabilities
Funding will ensure 1-millimeter thermoplastic UD slit tape volumes can meet growing demand for aircraft and other key transport applications.
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AMBA releases 2020/2021 wage and salary report
Compensation study on the U.S. mold building industry reports 70% of 2020 job functions experienced wage increases, and a 3% jump in employee hires.
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CFP Composites launches low-cost, carbon fiber laminate that processes like metal
The BM-5 laminate board can be screwed, tapped, fastened, bonded and painted just like a metal, and requires no prepreg, layout or curing. It also has a comparable cost to metal, removing operator and financial barriers to adopt carbon fiber.
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Composites mold manufacturer, BBG, is finalist for Germany’s best toolmaker 2020
Smart molds for Industry 4.0 applications key to its recognition in “Excellence in Production” competition.
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GRP Solutions earns ISO 9001:2015 accreditation
The QMS standard outlines a framework for improving quality and providing products and services that consistently meet the requirements and expectations of customers.
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