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Thermoplastics

Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam

Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.

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Greene Tweed becomes official materials partner for McLaren Racing teams

Partnership will see design, manufacture and delivery of advanced materials to support McLaren Formula 1 and Arrow McLaren IndyCar motorsport needs.

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Pipistrel announces first flight success with Nuuva V300

Flexible logistic capabilities and runway independence will be further tested and demonstrated through the composite unmanned VTOL’s 2025 flight program.

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Floteks Plastik establishes Type 4 tank company Pressura

Automotive plastics manufacturer grows R&D activities in the EU and across Turkey, expands expertise into composite tank production for buses and trucks.

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SHM

PLEIADES project targets automated induction welding, vitrimeric formulations and digital supply chain

EU-founded project is supporting composite technology advancement for aerospace via automated manufacturing, integrated sensing, novel composite materials development and digital transformation.

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Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs

The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.

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Natural Fibers

Michelman provides fiber sizing support for FibreCoat aluminum-coated basalt fibers

AluCoat, addressing applications requiring conductive and lightweight materials, integrates Hydrosize which provides the right balance of sizing for optimal processing, unlocking key fiber attributes.

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Automotive

Exel Composites secures IATF 16949 certification

The composites manufacturer secured this key automotive certification for its Joensuu facility after numerous workflow enhancements, positioning it for product trials and scaling up production.

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Sensors

MORPHO advances structural prognostics, health monitoring and composites manufacturing efficiencies

EU project concluded in January 2025, delivering on its goals to enhance aerospace industry performance and sustainability through real-time monitoring, intelligent control systems and innovative recycling techniques.

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Automotive

Altair opens submissions for 2025 Altair Enlighten Award

This award annually spotlights companies achieving innovations that advance the sustainable, lightweight design of automotive applications. Companies can submit until June 16, 2025.

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