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Welding

KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment

Integrated solution for TPC stamp forming and part assembly via induction welding opens capabilities for increased part sizes, reduced weight and production cost, optimized cycle times.

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Aerospace

Bell is awarded Phase 2 funding for DARPA X-Plane 

Bell has been given the opportunity to build an X-Plane demonstrator based on a stop/fold tiltrotor. 

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XTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review

The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.

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Braiding

Composite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support

Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Florida International University leverages VABs software to optimize composite aerospace structures

AnalySwift high-fidelity modeling software enabled the university to identify optimal configurations for structures including wings and antennas, maximizing longevity, enhancing safety and expanding function.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model

Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.

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Aerospace

AZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation

New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.

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Sustainability

NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method

Research shows that hot acetic acid cleaves all key bonds within epoxy-amine resins and stabilizes polymer chemical components, making it an effective EOL recycling process for carbon fiber and beyond.

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Aerospace

Altair, DAC join efforts to increase digital maturity of aerospace suppliers

Enhanced access to digital tools will support SMEs and startups at all levels, fostering innovation and resiliency and reducing supply chain fragmentation across Italy and Europe.

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SMCCreate 2025 event returns to Prague

Industry professionals are invited to the Nov. 4-5, 2025, event discussing developments, applications, best practices and solutions in SMC and BMC.

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