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Second Beta eCTOL to join Norway international aircraft test arena
The U.S. aircraft will be headed to Europe later in 2025 to, among other things, participate in Bristow, Avinor and the CAA’s plans that will set the foundation for scaling zero- and low-emission aviation.
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Scorpius Type 5 tanks underpin second Intuitive Machines mission to the moon
IM-2 mission launch of Nova-C class lander on March 6 features composite propulsion system infrastructure that will enable successful lunar touchdown, exploration.
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Teijin Carbon introduces 36K intermediate modulus carbon fiber
High-tensile, high-performance material option is well-suited for demanding applications like pressure vessels.
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Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany
Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.
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EHang and partners to build eVTOL manufacturing base in China
EHang, JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings will conduct joint research on the automation of aircraft production technologies and build a manufacturing base, all to accelerate low-altitude aviation commercialization.
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Composites end markets: New space (2025)
Composite materials — with their unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, durability in extreme environments and design versatility — are at the heart of innovations in satellites, propulsion systems and lunar exploration vehicles, propelling the space economy toward a $1.8 trillion future.
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NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs
Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.
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Archer raises $300 million for hybrid defense aircraft platform
Since the launch of Archer Defense, the eVTOL company looks to develop its capabilities in composites and batteries, as well as ongoing commercialization of its Midnight platform.
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Hexagon Purus 2024 results indicate H2 and battery systems growth, uncertain future outlook
Q4 and full-year 2024 developments saw an 8% and 42% revenue increase, respectively, thanks to various milestones and agreements, though near-term market outlook for 2025 remains undetermined.
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Cevotec adds software, layup features to FPP technology
Artist Studio updates and patch layup options continues to progress fiber patch placement (FPP) capabilities for composite tanks and aerostructures.
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