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Strohm completes first 13 thermoplastic composite jumpers for ExxonMobil
The thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) jumpers were fabricated as part of the company’s Jumper on Demand concept aimed at flexible, high-volume part manufacture.
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Fiber Elements raises €2.6 million seed funding for 3D basalt fiber
The company’s approach combines FEA with advanced manufacturing processes to create mineral composites that are 3X stronger than steel while weighing two-thirds less, aiming to replace steel reinforcement in construction.
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ESA Project SHIELD advances reusable spacecraft
Four category focuses were announced, including one focused on durable, modular and cost‑efficient TPS to be contributed to by Arceon composites.
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FACC agreements with Rolls-Royce, Tata and Kineco expand its global backlog, footprint in India
The composites aerostructures supplier extends supply contract with Rolls-Royce and establishes new cooperations with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. and Kineco Aerospace in India.
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Oceanbird wing sails to demonstrate wind-based marine propulsion
Part of project Orcelle Horizon, the composites-intensive, 560-square-meter structure will undergo ground-based testing before installation on a demonstrator shipping vessel.
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Recyclable thermoplastic composite foils proven in multiple races, >1,500 miles
The MiniLab innovation program completes third race in 2025, showing good performance and no weaknesses in TPC foils as it examines in situ data and continues lab testing.
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NCC receives investment to support next-gen composite wing
The NCC was awarded a £15.8 million U.K. government grant for HRMCap to de-risk, accelerate innovation in high-rate large aerocomposites structure manufacturing.
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What you might have missed at Paris Air Show 2025
A surge in defense spending, partnerships in hydrogen propulsion and new combat aircraft agreements, many backed by composites industry leaders, culminated the 55th Paris Air Show.
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Bcomp natural fiber composites to be used in future BMW Group production cars
Bcomp partners with BMW Group to integrate high-performance natural fiber materials into series production models, reducing CO2 emissions for exterior and interior car parts.
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Cygnet, Viritech recover H2 tank continuous carbon fibers in Ford FCVGen2.0 project
Partner technologies have demonstrated the viability of recycled continuous fibers and the potential for automotive tanks to be recycled at meaningful rates.
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