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Partners recycle A350 composite production waste into adjustable-length rods for MFFD
Herone, Spiral RTC, Teijin Carbon Europe and Collins Aerospace Almere recycle A350 thermoplastic composite clips/cleats waste into rods for the all-thermoplastic composite Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s crown.
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Rocket Lab begins installation of large AFP machine for rocket production
The 99-ton AFP machine, custom-designed and built by Electroimpact, is claimed to be the largest of its kind, expecting to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket’s production process.
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GM's third Corvette model to feature Carbon Revolution wheels
One-piece carbon fiber wheels work around the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s complex load paths, exceeding GM’s weight, durability, strength and aesthetic standards.
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Aernnova, Leonardo and AFuzion partner with Radia to build WindRunner
New aircraft is expected to deliver wind turbine blades from 105 meters up to expand the reach of wind energy and achieve global climate goals.
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Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites
Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.
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CW finalizes Carbon Fiber 2024 program
Take part in this year’s event in Charleston, South Carolina, which annually provides attendees a comprehensive view of the carbon fiber supply chain through carefully curated presentations, exhibits and receptions.
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Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification
Single-aisle equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines is meant to bring long-range flight opportunities to customers. Entry into service starts at the end of summer 2024.
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EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
EU project will develop bio-based, repairable and recyclable vitrimer composites and advanced sensors for highly reliable, sustainable wind blades.
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Duplicor biocomposite cladding aids redevelopment of ABN AMRO office building in Amsterdam
Chosen for low CO2 footprint, RC value >9, fire resistance, light weight and high strength, Duplicor façade structures are key to two-story extension.
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NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fiber bodywork
Implementation of Bcomp technical flax fibers in a U.S. motorsport first represents NASCAR’s step toward more sustainable competition vehicles.
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