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Space

ULA Atlas V rocket delivers Project Kuiper, SilentBarker missions

The largely carbon fiber launch vehicle brings success to national security and broadband service goals.

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JEC Forum DACH reveals Startup Booster, AVK Innovation award winners

Awards highlight dynamic composite innovations in industry.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers

The strategic move strengthens Quantum’s position in the development of technical textile solutions for composites.

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ASTM composite materials standard proposals to support new infrastructure

WK83812 and D8505/D8505M standards are relevant to nonmetallic materials that are applied to concrete structures for newly built civil and infrastructure applications.

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Aerospace

AAMMC chosen as top 20 Regional Technology Hubs

Chosen from nearly 400 applicants nationwide, the 47-member Inland Northwest consortium in Spokane-Coeur d’Alene prepares for Phase 2 in an effort to produce a testbed facility for high-rate composites manufacturing R&D.

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FACC to triple Croatia facility production space in 2024

FACC is focusing on enhanced sustainability and automation in the expansion of its Jakovlje, Croatia, plant for lightweight aerospace components, in addition to more on-site support.

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Automotive

Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels

Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing reach price agreement

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems have signed an agreement redefining pricing structures and funding to boost production efficiency and collaboration for 737 and 787 programs.

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Recycling

Apply Carbon establishes mass recycled carbon fiber production facility

Apply Carbon has completed the commission of a fully automated production plant for recycled carbon fibers, with an estimated capacity of 4,000 metric tons.

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SHD Group expands prepreg production with Tulsa facility 

SHD now operates two U.S. facilities as well as others in the U.K. and Europe, dedicated to reliable, long-term prepreg supply.

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