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Beyond Gravity composites, space instruments power European MetOp weather satellites
The first in six new satellites named MetOp-Second Generation is scheduled for launch mid-August 2025 to help precisely monitor Earth’s weather, climate and atmospheric conditions.
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Women in Manufacturing presents 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
Global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women welcomes 12 women leaders who have championed manufacturing in their careers.
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Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace complete suborbital spaceplane surveillance test flight
First demonstration of space domain awareness (SDA) services using a rapidly deployable spaceplane like the composite Aurora creates promise for affordable, flexible access to VLEO.
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U.S. Coast Guard MBI releases report on Titan submersible
The two-year investigation into the June 2023 tragedy that took five lives has been published, citing key findings, contributing factors to the casualty and a recommended regulatory framework to avoid future oversight.
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Exel GFRP tubes improve QHeat geothermal energy storage
Installation of pultruded composite underground collector pipes have greatly enhanced the energy efficiency of Qheat’s geothermal wells.
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Anemoi wins U.K. funding to advance CFRP rotor sail designs
Seven-month project will develop folding sail systems for Anemoi’s 3.5-meter-diameter rotor sail, and cover additional design optimizations that are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of wind-assisted vessels.
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CRG Defense secures $2 million contract to build hybrid military vehicle electric motors/generators
The effort also supports a broader initiative to accelerate hybrid-electric propulsion technologies to ground and air platforms, leveraging FRP structures and composite-based magnetic retention systems.
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SGL Carbon manufactures natural fiber prepregs for motorsports
SGL Carbon supplied prepreg materials made from Bcomp flax fiber fabric to Japanese company Tras Ltd. for the Toyota Hilux’s natural fiber body.
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Third Re:Build Manufacturing site achieves AS9100 certification
New Kensington site certification expands Re:Build’s aerospace and defense manufacturing footprint, offering customers an experienced, responsive partner capable of taking on mission-critical programs.
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Are you participating in National Composites Week?
The future is lighter, stronger and more sustainable thanks to composites. Join us in spotlighting the materials shaping out world during #NationalCompositesWeek Aug. 25-29.
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