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NCC backs U.K. Industrial Strategy for industry innovation scale-up

The U.K. government’s recently published economic approach aims to remove barriers and set a clear path toward growth opportunities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, defense and AI.

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Aerospace

Clean Aviation Pax Cabin Demonstrator uses biocomposites to cut weight, environmental impact

Full-scale regional aircraft fuselage equipped with cabin structures and systems demonstrates next-gen interiors to TRL 6 with successful FST, noise and vibration testing performance.

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Wind/Energy

OceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée

For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.

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Space

ESA Project SHIELD advances reusable spacecraft

Four category focuses were announced, including one focused on durable, modular and cost‑efficient TPS to be contributed to by Arceon composites.

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Space

Swedish Space, Firefly orbital launch agreement to bolster European satellite market

Only sixth TSA signed by the U.S. provides the legal and technical framework for U.S. commercial launches from Swedish spaceports.

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Sustainability

Westlake Epoxy collaborates with Alpha Recyclage Composites

Westlake customers will have connections to Alpha’s expanded recycling capacity and support for rCF material integration in new forms, applications.

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Aerospace

FACC agreements with Rolls-Royce, Tata and Kineco expand its global backlog, footprint in India

The composites aerostructures supplier extends supply contract with Rolls-Royce and establishes new cooperations with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. and Kineco Aerospace in India.

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Automotive

Colored natural fibers to be tested in Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup

Bcomp, Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors are unveiling gray-toned components on the race car during 24H Nürburgring, showcasing new design and aesthetic viability for motorsport composites. 

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Marine

Oceanbird wing sails to demonstrate wind-based marine propulsion

Part of project Orcelle Horizon, the composites-intensive, 560-square-meter structure will undergo ground-based testing before installation on a demonstrator shipping vessel.

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AM method enables tool-free, energy-efficient thermoset composites production

University researchers highlight how the combination of a thermally curable resin system with photothermal curing eliminates the post-curing steps involved in discontinuous, continuous fiber parts fabrication.

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