National Composites Week

Portable Hexagon Leica ATS800 achieves rapid measurement of large, intricate components

The Leica Absolute Tracker delivers accurate measurement of key features from a distance, using direct scanning to meet the demands of inspection and alignment in aerospace and other large-scale manufacturing sectors.

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Glass Fibers

Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes

Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.

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Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting

Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.

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Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping

Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.

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Aerospace

Skydweller Aero completes autonomous flight test campaign

Skydweller Aero has successfully completed its first uncrewed autonomous flight test for its composite unmanned aerial system (UAS), aiming to deliver solar-powered, extreme flight endurance.

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Composites 4.0

General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

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Construction

U.S. grant is awarded for patented SIP composites formwork system

ConTech stay-in-place (SIP) technology, made from recycled composite materials, replaces the use of reinforcing steel in the construction of flat, elevated concrete surfaces.

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Covestro signs investment agreement with ADNOC

Agreement supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all of Covestro’s shareholders, all of which will become a foundation for ADNOC’s performance materials and specialty chemicals business.

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Toyota invests $500 million in Joby Aviation

Toyota Motor Corp. is investing an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby Aviation Inc.’s eVTOL aircraft.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Natural mineral fiber biocomposite via AFP enhances implant integration

Arctic Biomaterials produces high-quality composite biomaterials incorporating a natural mineral fiber that is useful in medical and healthcare-related fields.

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