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Global trade association The Advanced Carbons Council launches
Delivered by The Graphene Council, ACC’s mission is to connect and facilitate production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons. Those interested are encouraged to join the community.
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Toyota invests in Interstellar, enters reuseable launch rocket market
A deepened strategic alliance with the Japanese startup will combine Toyota’s automotive expertise and Interstellar’s CFRP know-how for mass rocket production.
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Infinite Composites, ORNL to advance long-term H2 storage
Collaboration will build on the company’s existing 700-bar composite tanks, studying barrier material development and manufacturing optimization with the goal of driving tank adoption.
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Nlcomp, Composite Recycling reveal results for rComposite recyclability
Testing results after recycling of nlcomp’s thermoplastic composite using Composite Recycling’s thermolysis-based process validates each technology’s potential for high-value composite output.
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SwRI announces JIP to spur H2 refueling, infrastructure tech for heavy-duty vehicles
SwRI’s H2HD REFUEL 4-year project is underway to advance H2 refueling and explore potential alternatives via system modeling, experiments and theoretical studies.
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Breton companies launch recyclable hydrofoil design project
Development and testing of recyclable, thermoplastic composite hydrofoil structures in Foil Infinity are expected to equip offshore racing yachts by 2030 and potentially even aircraft in the future.
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McClarin Composites partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate high-speed RTM
Multimillion-dollar investment to drive next-gen automated RTM technology will open new applications and markets for composites OEMs.
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Sonaca, Aciturri Aerostructures to become single European aviation entity
The industrial partnership, combining expertise in metal and composites design and manufacturing, aims to become an independent global player for low-carbon aerospace development.
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VCARB, Holy Technologies demonstrate composites recyclability potential for Formula 1
Fully recyclable, race-ready carbon fiber/epoxy mirror housing component using Holy’s IPT technology highlights track-proven durability, paves way for future motorsport components.
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General Atomics completes SiC SiGA-cladded fuel rod testing
Irradiation testing experiment validates composite cladding robustness and integrity after exposure to high neutron flux, indicates promise for use in future nuclear power systems.
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