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Space

CMC nose, control surfaces for Space Rider TPS pass dynamic structural qualification

Largest melt infiltrated ceramic matrix composite part to date and complex body flap assembly achieve key milestone ahead of manufacturing the flight unit for Europe’s first reusable space vehicle.

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Automotive

BlueRebirth Council to build automotive recycling value chain

Six Japanese companies, including Toray Industries, are committed to realizing a true car-to-car recycling system, building know-how via projects, industry collaboration to achieve a stable recycled materials supply.

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Thermoplastics

Sensory consolidation roller for laser-based AFP enables innovative temperature measurement

Within the InSiTe project, IFW has demonstrated embedded fiber optic sensors for continuous measurement of temperature in the area of compaction with high spatial resolution up to 0.65 millimeter.

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ACMA announces revision of unified emission factors for open molding, other composite processes

Participation, regardless of ACMA membership, is open through July 6, 2025, for revision and redesignation of the ANSI/ACMA UEF-1-2019 standard.

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Aerospace

Cirrus invests $13 million to expand Grand Fork aircraft facility

Additional composites-intensive SR Series and Vision Jet manufacture support, along with equipment, storage and technical tools will be added over the next few years.

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Aerospace

Carbon ThreeSixty supports GKN-led ASPIRE program

Carbon ThreeSixty’s rCF stitched deltoid noodles and TFP process will contribute to the £12 million program’s wingtip demonstrator and optimized composite flap.

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Wind/Energy

South Asia wind park applies We4Ce, CNC Onsite tech for composite blade root remanufacturing

This on-site “Re-FIT” method eliminates the need for off-site transport, reducing blade waste, saving 60% in cost and finding a precision solution when drilling out defective bushings from fiberglass blades.

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Alpha Technologies grows capabilities, global reach with Metravib Material Testing acquisition

Enhanced material testing solutions portfolio expands global capabilities, improves customer support and drive product innovation for R&D labs worldwide.

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Electronics

TS Conductor to open second AECC conductor facility

TS Conductor is investing $134 million in a new South Carolina manufacturing facility using its aluminum encapsulated carbon core (AECC) conductor technology to produce high-capacity transmission lines, beginning production by late 2025.  

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WeylChem Wesseling enters advanced materials market

Fine chemicals manufacture breaks into advanced materials with a new business line in Germany and a strategic partnership with New Jersey’s Novoset.

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