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Nanomaterials

HydroGraph ramps up efforts to scale pristine graphene offerings

Purchase orders for autocomposite improvement program, patent application filings and additional certifications push the graphene producer on its path forward to commercialization for composites, coatings and lubricants, to name a few.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600-kilowatt electric propulsion

Issue paper confirms basis of certification, providing a clear pathway for the EPS system and ZA600 powertrain, and a move toward future plans of applying composite tanks.

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Fibroline, Navis TubTex to inaugurate U.S. Innovation Lab

Grand opening of a U.S. facility will enable more readily accessible customer synergies for dry power impregnation and textile solutions.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing

Confirmed takeover, expected to close mid-2025, is Boeing and Spirit’s next step toward improving commercial aircraft production.

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Aerospace

Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone

Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.

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Marine

REGENT breaks ground for RI Seaglider Manufacturing Facility

All-electric Viceroy seaglider will be fabricated, assembled and tested in an environment with close ties to composites expertise, coastal testing and strong naval conditions.

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Trends

Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak

Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.

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Reshoring — What do you have to say about it?

Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.

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XB-1 demonstrator breaks sound barrier during first 2025 flight

Independently developed jet makes new record, adding to its rigorous series of human-piloted test flights that will prepare its eventual successor, Overture.

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Infusion

We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test

Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.

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