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Electroformed barrier technology hits project milestones, use case potential
Under the LEEF project, leading edge protection layer for composite structures developed by Ultima Forma and Polar Technology is being considered for eVTOL/UAV rotor and propeller blades, aerofoils and outlet guide vanes.
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Schütz-Gruppe acquires specialist Euro-Composites
Euro-Composites’ ready-to-assemble parts and structures, and formed and/or milled composites solutions will add to Schütz’s metal and plastic core competencies.
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Aerodine Composites expands composite propeller capabilities
Mission-tailored propellers for unmanned platforms including drones and UAS/UAVs are built for reliability, stealth and adaptability.
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Swancor partners with Siemens Gamesa, RWE for large-scale RecyclableBlade implementation
Fifty of the 100 wind blades installed on the Sofia offshore wind farm will feature recyclable epoxy resin, becoming a key flagship project representing RecyclableBlades at commercial scale.
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SBB brings CompPair regenerative composites to ICN train fleet
HealTech will be integrated into the fleet’s refit program starting with cowcatcher components, a move that will eliminate costly replacements, maintenance and build the durability of rail parts under constant impact.
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Verretex, Ryse Energy confirm use of rGF textiles as drop-in wind blade materials
Pilot trial at Ryse’s Spain facility required no alterations to production equipment or schedule when using the recycled glass fiber textile, with strength, stiffness and compliance targets achieved.
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Hexagon Digital Wave provides requalification services for oilfield service company’s gas transportation fleet
Noninvasive modal acoustic emission (MAE) technology will support composite cylinder inspection for the U.S. company’s virtual pipeline trailers through 2027.
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Twaron Next para-aramid fibers power Brunel Solar Team’s victory
The Nuna 13 solar car’s 3,000-kilometer journey for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge competed with car tires comprising Teijin Aramid’s bio-based fiber reinforcement.
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Safran chooses France for next carbon brake production facility
The 2030 site will enable a gradual increase in aircraft carbon brake production volumes of 25% by 2037, backed by automation tech and environmental commitments.
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People in composites: August 2025
The following job announcements and promotions have been shared by Arris Composites, Dieffenbacher, Metsä Spring, The Gill Corp., Vestas, Teijin Aramid and HydroGraph.
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