National Composites Week
Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability
Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.
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Initial build has begun for Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 fixed-wing aircraft
Zero-emissions, low-drag and low-noise composite aircraft is being constructed and assembled in the company’s Denver facilities, targeting aviation training.
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Composite materials, design enable challenging Corvette exterior components
General Motors and partners Premix-Hadlock and Albar cite creative engineering and a move toward pigmented sheet molding compound (SMC) to produce cosmetic components that met strict thermal requirements.
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Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core
Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.
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Parker Hannifin to sell NA Composites, Fuel Containment Division
Composites, fuel tanks and bladders manufacturing division will be divested to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
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Orbital Composites wins AFWERX award for Starfighter drone fleet
Under the TACFI contract, Orbital is implementing the AMCM process to build 3D printed composite multi-mission UAS aircraft, surpassing $10 million in government awards.
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Persico Group advances SMART rotomolding cell automation
SMART technology, used for the production of structural and soluble thermoplastic cores, integrates robotics, direct tool heating.
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BMW, Toyota to launch FCEV with composite H2 tanks in 2028
Global automotive manufacturers are preparing for series production of FCEV passenger vehicle option based on jointly developed powertrain technology.
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Digitized material shipment process improves MRAS aerostructures operations
Digital Passport technology by Plataine shortens receiving process to minutes, enhances quality and supply chain collaboration.
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Mitsui Chemicals, ARRK supply composites for Toyota concept car
Tafnex carbon fiber-reinforced PP and 3D printed components find application in Toyota Fortuner-based car designed by TCD Asia.
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