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CompPair, Composite Recycling create recycled fiber roof scoop for Objectif Dunes rally buggy

CompPair and Composite Recycling introduce a roof scoop made of recycled fibers to an eco-efficient rally buggy, which channels airflow to the engine for optimal, sustainable performance.

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Duplicor biocomposites to advance Netherlands housing construction

Holland Composites is developing bio-based, fire-resistant floor elements for the Aer housing concept, achieves milestone in supporting customer sustainability.

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Kineco Exel to manufacture pultruded carbon fiber planks for Vestas

Bidding process win builds on existing multi-year contract with the global wind turbine company for the supply of spar cap components. 

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Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

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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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Automotive

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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Biomaterials

Okom wrks labs works with Autodesk for mycelium-based composite commercialization

Research Residency program will further refine material properties and manufacturing processes to support the startup’s efforts of providing high-performance, regenerative biocomposite solutions.

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Wind/Energy

NREL develops biomass-derived resin PECAN for wind blades

Demonstration and findings validate PECAN as a method for developing long blades that perform well with composites, outperform some resins and enable chemical recycling.

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Aerospace

Jamco America partners with Airtech for 3DP tool recycling

Aerospace manufacturer joins forces with composite materials company to achieve sustainable manufacturing practices that overcome traditional composite layup tooling. 

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Space

New GTL breakthrough in composite tubing for liquid hydrogen in aircraft and space vehicles

Tests versus stainless steel tubing show 10 times faster chill down, fuel flow in 2 seconds and less boil-off for significantly faster fueling and refueling of LH2-powered space vehicles, aircraft and trucks.

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