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Arceon is recognized by ESA for composites innovation in propulsion tech

Dutch startup is awarded for its first ESA project proposal to co-develop attitude control thrusters for satellites and launch vehicles supported by its CMC expertise.

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Space

ESA funds university space engineering scholarship

Scholarship, tied to the University of Birmingham’s Space Engineering MSc course, gives international students the opportunity to prepare for a space-related career, studying materials, manufacturing and more.

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Carbon Fibers

CW calls for speakers at Carbon Fiber 2025

ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is soliciting presentation proposals for Carbon Fiber 2025 — and what better location to discuss carbon fiber’s role in the key market of aerospace than Wichita, Kansas, the Air Capital of the world?

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Automotive

PAL-V clears essential EASA certification milestone for flying car

Composites-intensive FlyDrive vehicle concept has been issued No Technical Objection certification, endorsing the company’s plans to finalize flight certification.

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Wind/Energy

Siemens Gamesa to divest 90% of Indian wind business to TPG

In light of the rapidly growing wind sector in India, Siemens Gamesa has chosen to transfer majority ownership to TPG, a partner with financial strength and extensive experience in the Indian market.

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Carbon Fibers

Airbus to design, build ESA ExoMars rover lander platform

The resurrected Rosalind Franklin composite rover mission’s key systems will be upgraded with support from the TAS, ESA and NASA for a planned launch in 2028.

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Aerospace

EXAELIA project to develop research testbeds for next-gen airliners

Cranfield University, along with 23 partners including Airbus, GKN and Collins, are building their knowledge of tube and wing and BWB aircraft concepts through development of testbed research aircraft.

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ATL/AFP

TPRC develops continuous optical reflection characterization setup for AFP 

As part of the NXTGEN Hightech program, developer Joran Geschiere achieved a setup that can characterize entire spool lengths of UD tape meant for the AFP process.

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Thermoplastics

French players form Composites TP Team for TPC advancement

This five-member team strives to support manufacturers of all sectors in the move toward thermoplastic composites (TPC), enabling them to benefit from a single point of access to comprehensive and integrated services.

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Glass Fibers

Avient Design sponsors mentorship program with Georgia Tech

Successful initiative introduced and guided undergraduate design students in the development of practical sport product concepts using Polystrand TPC materials.

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