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Researchers develop carbon nanotube heat shield
A team of researchers from Florida State University is developing a design for for a carbon nanotube-based heat shield for use on satellites, rockets and jet aircraft.
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People in Composites: December 2019
Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.
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Honda Aircraft Co. begins deliveries of HondaJet Elite to China
The composite fuselage aircraft model, introduced in 2018, received Chinese type certification in August of this year.
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450-MW Texas wind farm goes online, to expand to 500 MW in 2020
The High Lonesome wind farm, operated by Enel Green Power North America Ltd., plans to add an additional 50 MW of capacity in early 2020.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne to provide propulsion for Orion spacecraft fleet
In a recent contract with Lockheed Martin, Aerojet Rocketdyne engines and other products will be used on NASA’s Orion spacecraft for three Artemis missions.
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Dassault Systèmes, Rize Inc. partner to provide composite 3D printing solutions
Customers will be able to integrate Rize 3D printing technology with Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE software platform.
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Automotive interior Tier 1 supplier signs license for EconCore technology
Japanese manufacturer Kokobukiya Fronte will use EconCore’s production technology to produce honeycomb materials under brand name M-Light.
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University of Texas researchers develop deep-ocean wind turbine blades
Funded by a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. DOE, university researchers will develop a prototype of a vertical-axis, floating offshore wind turbine design.
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Scott Bader appointed sole distributor of United Initiators’ BAYCAT
Scott Bader has signed an exclusive agreement for European distribution of United Initiators BAYCAT organic peroxides for the composites market.
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Bitrez Ltd partners with EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub
Polymers specialist Bitrez will partner with academic and industry partners to develop affordable, sustainable, next-generation composites.
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Marine composite repair technology research demonstrates success
EU-funded COMPA Repairs glass and carbon fiber composite patch technology promises durable, fast, cost-effective ship repair.
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Bloodhound LSR hits 638 mph in test run
Having completed a run of speed tests, the jet-powered car will now be reassembled and fitted with a rocket before attempting to break the land speed record.
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