Defense
Saildrone received ISO 9001 certification for autonomous USV platforms
International recommendation adds to the company’s existing credentials in meeting rigorous compliance standards for its composites-intensive Voyager platform and Surveyor-class vehicles.
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Arceon, Goodman Technologies to progress melt-infiltrated CMC
U.S. aerospace and defense markets are expected to benefit from Arceon’s expertise in C/C-Sic materials and Goodman’s presence in the nanocomposites ecosystem.
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Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating
Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.
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Mel Composites, Aresa Shipyard collaborate on one-shot Black Falcon V2.0 vessel
Mel is supplying its composite materials and equipment package, in addition to technical assistance, for the new 15.2-meter defense craft.
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Anduril to build Arsenal-1 hyperscale facility in Ohio
The U.S. defense company, featuring platforms like the composite Fury AAV, has selected Columbus as its hub to rapidly ramp up autonomous military manufacturing.
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Hexcel core supports Boeing’s development of the MQ-25 Stingray
HRH-302 honeycomb core material, currently under evaluation for use around the UAV’s high-temperature exhaust nozzle, could considerably extend its range.
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FibreCoat secures up to €20 million for coatings maturation
Metal- and plastics-coated fiber innovator aims to rapidly grow radiation-, heat- and EMI-resistant material offerings for space and defense.
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Caracol, AES forge LFAM-centered partnership
AES’ LFAM services, backed by Caracol’s Heron AM 3D printing platform, target an innovation boost in aerospace- and defense-specific composite and metal applications.
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NIAR, SNC partnership to modernize USAF 747-8i aircraft
As part of the SAOC program, NIAR will replace the outdated Nightwatch aircraft, vital to U.S. Air Force operations, using its expertise in composites, 3D printing and Industry 4.0.
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Spirit sells off Fiber Materials Inc. business to Tex-Tech Industries
Purchase agreement of high-temperature materials business will be added to Tex-Tech’s specialty textiles and fabrics portfolio following customary approvals.
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