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Aerospace

HRC invests in new serial production center in China

Developed for the manufacturing of advanced aeronautic composite parts, the production center will be equipped with technologies for both thermosetting- and thermoplastic-based composites.

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Saertex expands production sites for composite materials

The company’s fifteenth production site located in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, will meet the growing demand for composites materials in the Americas.

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People in Composites: August 2020

CW’s monthly roundup of changing leadership in the composites industry includes Gurit, TPI, Tooling Tech Group, Wisk and more.

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Aerospace

FACC receives 2019 Diamond Supplier certification from Bombardier

Bombardier awarded the certificate for the development and production of the wing-to-body fairings for its Global 7500 and Challenger 350 programs.

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Consumer

Argo MRT, Advanced Composites Training announce joint collaboration

The collaboration will offer hands-on training curriculum opportunities and develop new opportunities for supporting aircraft structural repairs.

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Trends

University of Kentucky, ORNL partner to turn coal into high-value carbon fiber

The $10 million research partnership will focus on creating energy-efficient and cost-effective processes for the manufacturing of carbon fiber.

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Wind/Energy

TPI Composites announces second quarter 2020 earnings results

Returning to pre-COVID capacity levels, the company has extended two supply agreements and added production lines, adding approximately $800 million of potential contract value.

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Additive Manufacturing Media announces new educational presentation series, AM InDepth

Presented with IMTS Spark, the series will explore how 3D printing technology is changing the face of manufacturing.

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Infrastructure

401 Tech Bridge completes $6 million funding round

The U.S. Economic Development Administration grant will help support construction of an Advanced Materials and Technology Center in Portsmouth. 

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Aerospace

U.S. Department of the Air Force-Boeing X-37B team recognized for aerospace excellence

The team received the Robert J. Collier Trophy for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.

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