Automotive
Noble Gas Series B funding continues conformable tank momentum
Raising of additional $4.2 million will support 700-bar tank design qualifications, USDOT Special Permit process, pilot plant production and R&D team extension.
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ASCEND program completion: Transforming the U.K.'s high-rate composites manufacturing capability
GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K. partners chart the final chapter of the 4-year, £39.6 million ASCEND program, which accomplished significant progress in high-rate production, Industry 4.0 and sustainable composites manufacturing.
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U.K. partners successfully complete ASCEND program
The ASCEND consortium, led by GKN Aerospace and McLaren Automotive, drove significant advancements in high-rate composites technologies for future aircraft and mobility through cross-sector collaboration.
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Sonae Capital Industrials acquires majority stake in BeyondComposite
Investment will boost BeyondComposite’s growth strategy and enhance its composites operations in Portugal and internationally.
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Angeloni, Herambiente to create closed-loop rCF system, accelerate recycling research
Herambiente recycling facility in Italy and Angeloni’s composites expertise will build a circular system between customer, manufacturer and recycler and further explore rCF opportunities.
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Moving toward sustainable automotive parts manufacturing
How can the automotive supply chain prepare for future sustainability requirements? Tier 1 Kautex Textron discusses emissions reduction, design for circularity and transition to recycled/bio-based plastics.
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McLaren develops aerospace-inspired ART method for volume composite super car engineering
Automated rapid tape (ART) technique, already deployed at the MCTC and to be used for future McLaren models, is capable of producing lighter, stiffer and stronger carbon fiber structures with less waste.
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SPE calls for Automotive Innovation Awards nominations
The 54th Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 5, 2025, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.
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Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber
Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.
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Aksa Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder
Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Aksa’s ambitious development projects.
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