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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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

HAV launches Airlander Future Networks to explore future Airlander airship variants

Logistics, freight and other key industry players like Kuehne+Nagel and Oregon’s emergency management office are able to contribute industry insights to guide larger Airlander variant design and specification.

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IACMI

Winona State, IACMI invest in composites workforce development

First composites hub in the IACMI-managed ACE national training program funds free bootcamps to equip students and community with hands-on composites skills, knowledge.

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Construction

Avient TPC panels support Resia Manufacturing building assembly

Prefabricated, modular components for multi-family housing now incorporate Avient’s Hammerhead panel solutions for bathroom and kitchen module interior wall systems.

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Automotive

ROAD TRHYP to maximize hydrogen tank transport capabilities

European consortium aims to develop an innovative hydrogen trailer to improve the amount of hydrogen gas transported using Type 5 thermoplastic composite tanks.

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