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Markforged launches software to scale additive manufacturing
Called Eiger Fleet, new cloud-based software enables more control and automation in connection with Markforged 3D printers.
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Composite building systems startup launches funding round
Florida-based Galexa Homes supplies pre-engineered wall, floor and roof systems built with pultruded fiberglass composites, looks to expand and move toward robotic assembly.
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Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable wind turbine blade
Called RecyclableBlade, the composite blades follows the IntegralBlade manufacturing process but with a new resin specially designed for recycling at the blade’s end of life.
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Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures
Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.
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Hybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project
3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.
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Caracol, NextChem debut one-piece, 3D-printed composite sailboat
The hull of the Beluga prototype boat was printed from short glass fibers and recycled polypropylene using Caracol’s robotic additive manufacturing system.
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Firefly Aerospace performs first flight test of Alpha rocket, ends in explosion
On Sept. 2, the all-composite launch vehicle achieved liftoff and about 2.5 minutes of flight prior to an anomaly resulting in loss of the vehicle.
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Composites fabricators invited to take CW supply chain survey
CW and Gardner Intelligence are conducting a survey of composites fabricators to assess the overall availability and deliverability of resins, fibers and other materials. Find more info and a link to the survey here.
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Mag7 Technologies offers advance licensing for graphene CMC technology
The company’s process produces graphene-enhanced ceramic precursor for use in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) applications.
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Composite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
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Industrial-scale wave energy system enabled by mobile filament winding
Sweden-based CorPower Ocean designed its 9-meter-long, filament-wound GFRP buoy prototype for high-efficiency, durable wave energy generation and fast, on-site manufacture.
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ST Bungalow to demonstrate fiberglass roofing solution from recycled wind blades
The New York-based startup recently partnered with a wind blade recycling company and plans to produce its first full-scale prototypes this year.
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