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NCAMP qualifies Teijin carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
This represents the first qualification of a carbon fiber fabric-reinforced thermoplastic composite material by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP).
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Hexcel opens new R&T center in Salt Lake City
Hexcel’s new 100,000-square-foot Center of Research & Technology Excellence at its Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., campus, will be the focus of the company’s innovation efforts.
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Arris Additive Molding production capacity to hit 1 million parts
Malaysian contract manufacturer partnership will significantly scale up the emerging composite technology’s production for mass-market products, industrial applications.
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Research predicts first commercial eVTOL passenger routes, applications
A new survey commissioned by Horizon Aircraft asked 100 professionals when they think the first UAM passenger routes will be operational, and what uses would be considered the most practical.
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Microwave heating for more sustainable carbon fiber
Skeptics say it won’t work — Osaka-based Microwave Chemical Co. says it already has — and continues to advance its simulation-based technology to slash energy use and emissions in manufacturing.
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Alauda Aeronautics debuts crewed flying race car
In a fusion of UAM and motorsport, the composite Airspeeder Mk4 is designed to set the bar for performance and technology for the Airspeeder Racing Championship in 2024.
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CW Top Shops 2022: Recognizing composites industry leaders
The highest-performing facilities from the 2022 CW Top Shops benchmarking survey share insights about business growth, overcoming labor shortages, sustainability best practices and more.
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Pyromeral mineral composites demonstrate resistance to thermal runaway
PyroKarb, a carbon fiber-reinforced glass-ceramic, has been demonstrated to withstand the high temperatures of open flame during a thermal runaway event in eVTOL batteries with little to no damage.
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TU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
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Joby begins final assembly of company-conforming aircraft
California-built eVTOL aircraft tests Joby’s matured quality management system in preparation for FAA type and production certifications.
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