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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon makes decision to restructure Carbon Fibers business

Shortfall in automotive and wind energy demand, backed by falling earnings in fiscal years 2023-2024, moves forward decision to reduce Carbon Fibers unit activities.

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Carbon Fibers

Airbus awarded Oberon contract for two SAR satellites using CFRP Wrapped Rib design by OSS

Oxford Space Systems (OSS) has collaborated with Airbus subsidiary SSTL to deliver efficient CarbSAR SmallSat with large, scalable, stowable and lightweight reflector antenna using CFRP structures.

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SHM

ReSComp Engineering is spun off from University of Padova

Newly founded company is leveraging decades of research and patented methodologies to deliver innovative solutions for composite reliability and structural health monitoring.

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Roboze, Yamaha MotoGP extend technical motorsports partnership

Additional five years of collaboration will continue to focus on the extensive use of Roboze’s 3D printing technology for lightweight composite components.

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Aerospace

Airbus pushes ZEROe aircraft project timeline to 2040s

Hydrogen-powered aircraft program is being delayed from original 2035 plan, with Airbus expanding nearer term plans to flight test SAF engines for a next-gen single aisle instead.

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Defense

Archer raises $300 million for hybrid defense aircraft platform

Since the launch of Archer Defense, the eVTOL company looks to develop its capabilities in composites and batteries, as well as ongoing commercialization of its Midnight platform.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Purus 2024 results indicate H2 and battery systems growth, uncertain future outlook

Q4 and full-year 2024 developments saw an 8% and 42% revenue increase, respectively, thanks to various milestones and agreements, though near-term market outlook for 2025 remains undetermined.

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JEC

Comprehensive material ranges, demonstrator displays support aerospace, automotive targets

JEC World 2025: Hexcel responds to production quality, rate and sustainability needs with the latest composite material portfolios and project highlights.

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Carbon Fibers

Michelin Wisamo wingsail to equip French offshore patrol vessel

Carbon and glass fiber plug-and-play wind propulsion system will support DGAMPA’s maritime decarbonization goals.

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Pyka secures FAA approval for Pelican 2 agricultural spray aircraft

The upgraded autonomous electric aircraft, featuring a carbon fiber airframe, is authorized for commercial operations in the U.S. 

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