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AFRL, Boeing, Thermwood partner to develop low-cost, autoclave-capable tooling
The project is using Thermwood’s vertical, large-scale 3D printer to build a carbon fiber-reinforced demonstrator tool for an aircraft fuselage skin.
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Prodrive Composites updates, expands U.K. facility
New cutting machines, in-house 3D printers, an additional autoclave, CNC machines and expanded production space aim to increase productivity.
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National Composites Week takes place Aug. 26-30
Each day features a different theme celebrating the composites manufacturing industry.
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Cobra International releases sustainability progress report
Along with its sustainable products, the company is also focusing on improving sustainability through operations and workplace improvements.
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Dynexa prepares first prototypes for U.S. market
The German filament winding specialist will deliver its first composite driveshaft prototypes to a U.S. truck driveline equipment manufacturer this fall.
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Arkema to acquire Lambson
The company says Lambson’s range of photoinitiators for curing will complement its offering of Sartomer photocure resins and speed development in this market.
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AWEA reports record U.S. wind farm activity in Q2 2019
The U.S. wind project pipeline grew 7% in the second quarter, with 7,290 megawatts in new construction and advanced development activity announced.
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Chromaflo Technologies acquires dispersion division of Liquid Colours
The acquisition will support Chromaflo Technologies’ recently built plant in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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ACMA announces new board chairman
Scott Balogh, president and CEO of Mar-Bal Inc., begins his two-year term as chairman of the board with goals to grow the industry through ACMA’s Composites Growth Initiative.
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CAMX 2019 exhibit preview: MSC Software
MSC Software is featuring its 10x Integrated Computational Material Engineering (ICME) Solution at CAMX 2019.
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Boeing invests $115 million in new V-22 production facility
The new factory, located outside Philadelphia, Pa., U.S., will produce V-22 fuselages and modernize the Marine MV-22 fleet.
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FRP system used in Nevada shared-use path project
Composite Advantage’s FiberSPAN fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) system was used to build five prefabricated bridge sections for the recently-opened trail.
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