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MIT and NASA engineers design lightweight polymer airplane wing
The wing, comprising a lattice of injection-molded, configurable polymer subassemblies, is designed to change shape during flight.
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United Launch Alliance progresses manufacture of Vulcan Centaur
Updates on the progress of the new launch vehicle, scheduled for launch in 2021, were announced at the 35th Space Symposium.
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Hexion files for bankruptcy
The global thermoset resin leader filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization for its U.S. operations on April 1 and has been approved for debtor-in-possession financing.
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WVU researchers win Delmonte Award for composite infrastructure system
Hota GangaRao and Praveen Majjigapu’s NextGen Multifunctional Composite System has been developed for sustainable, cost-effective reinforcement bridges and other structural applications.
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FIPA launches e-commerce to speed automation
The new webshop by a leading manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems and End-of-Arm-Tooling.
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GWEC forecasts 300 GW of new wind capacity in next five years
The Global Wind Energy Council’s annual report predicts governmental support, changing industry business models, new corporate procurement and solutions like hybrid generation to drive growth.
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Additive supplier Custom Grinders acquired by Cimbar
Custom Grinders’ ATH additives for fire resistance will be added to Cimbar’s portfolio of inorganic minerals and additives.
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Research of developing coal, oil into low-cost carbon fiber advances
Western Research Institute and academic and industry partners advance into the second year of a research project to turn coal, crude oil and biomass into low-cost carbon fiber.
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Lightweight, battery-powered rail design under development in U.K.
The Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick is working alongside Transport Design International to develop a battery-powered, lightweight, rail-based vehicle to operate in Coventry, U.K.
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Composites outlook remains positive, despite slow growth forecasts
As economists forecast slowing economic growth, data from composites industry leaders suggest continued high expectations for the composites market.
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TRB Lightweight Structures named among U.K. Fast Track 100 companies
The composites and lightweight specialist has been named 94th on the Sunday Times’ list of top-performing private businesses in the U.K. based on sales growth.
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Saudi Aramco to acquire majority stake in SABIC
Saudi Aramco has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70-percent majority stake in SABIC in a private transaction.
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