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People in composites: May 2025
IACMI, Ilium Composites, Wrexham University, 47G, Gurit and Thermwood Corp. have shared new hires and promotions in the composites industry.
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Space Walker relocates flagship branch for next phase of spaceplane development
The move to Minamisoma City supports the startup’s future mass production of reusable composite launch vehicles, supporting Japan’s future competitiveness in the space industry.
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FACC optimizes inspection processes through augmented reality
Cooperation with students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria leads to successful use of AR, increasing the efficiency of components testing.
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Ross VCB-10 V-blender enables precision mixing of free-flowing solids
V-shaped blenders are used for composites, coatings and other industries where consistent and thorough mixing is essential.
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EuCIA publishes declaration of the European Circular Composites Alliance
Voluntary initiative intends to set and achieve targets on the use of recovered and recycled composites, develop standards for circular product design and provide a forum for industry voices.
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The French Oil Mill Machinery Co. celebrates 125 years
To this day, the hydraulic press and processing equipment manufacturer remains under family ownership, its legacy steeped in continuous innovation and global impact.
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Tech-Fab Europe publishes LCA study on glass fiber fabrics
The association’s study reveals the benefits of strengthening European supply chain for glass fiber fabrics to help decarbonize in line with EU net-zero targets.
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HRC highlights automotive material innovation, scalable manufacturing and sustainable systems
The composites company is meeting the transition to electrification and vehicle lightweighting via hybrid monocoques, use of thermoplastic composites and carbon fiber and recycling.
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Damen, CEAD explore composite 3D printing potential via HDPE Workboat project
Dutch innovators collaborate to investigate large-format 3D printing for functional shipbuilding at the recently opened Maritime Application Center.
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RWC offers material property data calculators for ecommerce products
Rock West has published theoretical material properties and launched several reference calculators for estimating the performance of rods and tubes offered on its website.
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WPS OCMC extend service life of petrochemical burner lances
Monolithic ceramics combined with oxide ceramic matrix composites (OCMC) overcome challenges with traditional metal components used in petrochemical crackers, achieving three times longer operational lifespan.
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Boeing announces historic widebody aircraft order from Qatar Airways
Agreement for 210 airplanes sets a record for Boeing, in addition to it being the Middle Eastern airliner’s largest order of 787 Dreamliners.
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