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MSP CNC metrology cuts Leonardo tiltrotor blade production time from 20 weeks to 3 days
Advanced manufacturing metrology demonstrates its prowess in addressing complex composite machining issues, increasing Leonardo’s carbon fiber part productivity by more than 4,500%, and eliminating scrap and fixture reliance.
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Management team acquires Hexcel Neumarkt manufacturing site
Paul Leitner and Manfred Bankhammer will secure the future of the industrial composites manufacturing site, providing stability and focused growth under new ownership.
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European Flax-Linen & Hemp expands technical capabilities with addition of Circular Structures
New member that includes Greenboats and Greenlander brands strengthens platform for advancing natural fiber composites across industries.
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California Polytechnic State takes first U.S. research payload leap on Dawn Aerospace Aurora
Student-built payload successfully flew on the reusable commercial spaceplane in June, the first to fly aboard Aurora and a step toward more aerospace accessibility for universities.
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UKAM Diamond Wire Saws target advanced material cutting
Aerospace and automotive composites, ceramics, biomaterials and other advanced materials benefit from the saws’ ultra-thin cuts with reduced kerf loss.
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BIOS MATER project to drive safe, circular and low-carbon construction
Four bio-based products testing materials like bio-based thermoplastics and fiber-reinforced bio-resin composites will be developed and tested under real conditions to prove their performance, scalability and environmental impact.
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Altair 2025 Enlighten Award winners, runner-ups push automotive boundaries
Hemp nylon-reinforced PA6 automotive exteriors, TPC acoustic elements, glass fiber stator cooling design and other innovations are recognized for their sustainability focus, holistic capabilities and lightweight designs.
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Guanglian Aviation achieves milestone in carbon fiber circular chains development
Following six years of R&D, Guanglian Aviation has introduced circular chains made from carbon fiber and Kevlar that weigh 4-5X less than metal chains, offer 15-year saltwater corrosion resistance, and are poised for large-scale applications in marine engineering, mining and defense.
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Altair, NIAR sign MOU to build aerospace innovation space
Collaboration will expand digital twin adoption, empower aerospace startups and speed up product development and certification processes.
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Xenia presents range of impact-modified thermoplastic composites
ST Upgrade enhances the impact resistance of Xenia’s fiber-reinforced materials by 60%, a 40% increase elongation at break and can be applied across a range of formulations.
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AluBas tapes by FibreCoat and A+ Composites combine technical functionality, visual design
Aluminum-coated basalt fiber tapes combine appearance and performance, featuring EMI shielding, thermal management, light weight and ease of integration.
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Natural fibers power Cupra’s vision for sustainable mobility
Cupra’s latest concept vehicle, Tindaya, demonstrates Bcomp ampliTex through both visible interior and semi-structural parts.
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