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Innovate UK, HVMC commission new U.K. composites market research study
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Study suggests COVID-19 supply chain effects
More than 80% of surveyed companies believe that their organization will experience some impact because of COVID-19 disruptions.
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Orenco and FiberCore sign license agreement for InfraCore technology in U.S.
Collaboration matches delamination-resistant technology with large FRP structures expertise for new applications and U.S. market growth.
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Artemis Technologies and Creative Composites partner on eFoiler to cut drag on fast vessels by 90%
Composites-intensive electric propulsion system will make marine travel at high-speed and long-range commercially viable and help meet U.K.’s 2025 zero-emissions requirements.
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NASA, OceanGate collaborate on manufacture of carbon fiber pressure vessels
The pressure vessels built through this agreement will be used on OceanGate’s latest deep-sea Cyclops submersible.
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JEC World 2020 postponed to May 12-14
Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak and concerns about exhibitor and attendee safety drove the decision. JEC World is the composites industry’s largest trade event.
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IRT Jules Verne, Airbus and Fives launch MADRAS automated textile deposition line for WING project
Goal is full-scale testing of large, complex shape preforms at 5-6 times faster speeds for future aircraft.
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I have seen the future and it is coming
The last 20 years were good to composites. What does the next 20 years have in store?
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Episode 31: John Riendeau, Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce director of business development John Riendeau discusses how the state’s legacy experience in boat building has translated into expertise in new markets within the composites industry.
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Composites Index expands for first time since June
The Composites Index for January 2020 was 54.3, indicating strong expansion in all categories but exports.
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