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Mikrosam AFP work cell to enhance Qarbon's TPC part development

Commission of a Libra-series robotic AFP system, paired with Toray’s Cetex thermoplastic composite materials, will accelerate Qarbon Aerospace’s development timelines and reduce risk in future aerospace qualification efforts.

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Automation

Comau, Roboze initiative democratizes on-demand 3D printing

The Italian companies leverage expertise in robotics, 3D printing, and composite and polymer materials to enable innovation, agility and sustainability, opening new customer and market segments.

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Gurit celebrates 190 years and its heritage in advanced materials

Prior to the composite materials provider industry knows today, Gurit was founded as a small textile finishing business. The company looks back at its roots, people and products over the years.

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Trends

Toray, Daher and Tarmac Aerosave announce End-of-Life Aircraft Recycling Program

Collaborative initiative aims to reuse secondary structural TPC parts from EOL Airbus A380 aircraft and repurpose them for other aeronautical applications in order to collectively advance TPC recycling technologies.

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SPE Thermoset TopCon 2025 successfully showcased thermoset composites advances

The annual thermosets-focused event included 30 sponsorships and/or exhibits, nearly 200 registrations, 19 technical presentations, five student posters, two keynote addresses and an executive roundtable.

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Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace secures suborbital research with U.S. universities

Flight collaboration with Arizona State, California Polytechnic State and John Hopkins will support additional flight research, aided by Dawn’s highly composite rocket-powered aircraft Mk-II Aurora.

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Ronald Krueger is honored with ASTM’s top annual award

The Award of Merit recognizes Krueger’s work in the design, analysis, development and sustainment of safe composite structures and contributions to D30.

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Carbon Fibers

Advanced Carbons Council releases carbon fiber market report

Primary research and data breaks down critical trends shaping carbon fiber’s role in future manufacturing and mobility.

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Aerospace

Jekta begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

Trials of 1:9 scaled composite prototype marks new milestones in the program’s development, including plans to introduce the new aircraft globally in 2030.

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Molds/Tools

Moore Brothers Co. acquires Symmetrix Bristol in Rhode Island

Merging of the two teams, which includes the acquisition of Symmetrix’s composite tooling assets and a move to its flagship facility, will establish wide-ranging and complementary skills.

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