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Aerospace

Irkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft

The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.

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Medical

AnalySwift launches academic partner program for composites simulation software

Through its Academic Partner Program, AnalySwift now offers universities no-cost licenses for its SwiftComp and VABS tools for academic research.

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Graphene

Graphene consortium produces graphene-enhanced composite leading edge

Resin used to produce the leading edge showed increased mechanical and thermal properties upon graphene addition, including a decreased fracture speed.

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Glass Fibers

Strongwell names PIPESPAIN as distributor for Spain and Portugal

PIPESPAIN will distribute Strongwell’s fiber reinforced polymer composite products to the Spain and Portugal markets.

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Thermoplastics

Covestro highlights convergence of technology and composite materials at Consumer Electronics Show

Supplier of Maezio continuous fiber thermoplastic composites will host wearable tech and gaming accessories companies at CES 2019.

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Defense

IAI launches new production line for F-35 wing skins

Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a new automatic fiber placement line for composite skins for the F-35 wings.

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Aerospace

SpaceX reconsiders Starship design

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the carbon fiber skin and some components of the SpaceX Starship design are to be replaced with stainless steel.

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Ketones

CW's top 10 posts of 2018

The top 10 most viewed articles on the ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ website in 2018.

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JETCAM releases new software versions

The company has released updated versions of its Expert Nesting software and JOC Automation software.

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New additive manufacturing platform prints transparent glass structures

The 3D printing platform aims to introduce industrial-scale production capabilities for molten glass.

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New smartphone features para-aramid fiber back panel

Sharp’s new AQUOS zero smartphone features a plastic back panel reinforced with Technora black para-aramid.

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Aerospace

Fire damages Premium Aerotec facility

Premium Aerotec is a fabricator of composite parts and structures for the aerospace market, primarily for Airbus.

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