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Natural Fibers

Metsä Group begins pre-engineering stage of Kuura wood-based fiber mill

The company is ramping up to industrial production of its textile fiber, applicable for reinforcing polymer composites, and launch of the Kuura business.

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Space

Blue Ghost lunar lander makes successful soft landing on the Moon

After a 45-day trip, Firefly Aerospace’s first landing attempt landed Blue Ghost in an upright, stable configuration, followed by the start of surface operations.

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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber to incorporate Carbonscreen AI monitoring system into plasma oxidation process

Letter of intent outlines steps to develop a real-time AL/ML monitor and control system to support automated, high-quality carbon fiber production.

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Epoxies

ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles

Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.

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Carbon Fibers

Bodo Möller Chemie extends portfolio with DowAksa carbon fibers

The two companies join forces to deliver access to a variety of high-grade carbon fiber products, technical expertise and custom solutions from a single supplier.

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Aerospace

Collier Aerospace software supports structural sizing of WindRunner cargo aircraft

CAE HyperX software’s methodology enables Radia to quickly and accurately conduct configuration assessments of WindRunner’s primary composite and metal structures. 

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Defense

Integris, QinetiQ join forces to support FLRAA aircraft advancements

QinetiQ is contracted to provide systems engineering and integration expertise for the materials tech being used for the rotorcraft’s flooring and wing.

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RTM

Langzauner builds RTM press to produce large aerocomposite parts at AMRC COMPASS

Press system developed with 10,500 × 3,500-millimeter platen and supporting forces up to 2,400 tons aims to reduce large component process times by a factor of 10.

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Natural Fibers

Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber

Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.

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Sustainability

Mitsubishi Chemical Group prepreg using plant-derived resin acquires ISCC Plus certification

Acquiring international sustainable and carbon certification drives the MCG Group’s efforts in environmental impact reduction in areas ranging from sports and leisure to mobility and industrial.

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