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Thermoplastic composites: Poised to step forward

The evolving role of thermoplastic materials and processes and their future in next-generation commercial aircraft.

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Aerospace

Magellan, BAE Systems to ramp up F-35 tail assembly production

The companies have signed an agreement continuing production of F-35 Lightning II horizontal tail assemblies, including additional quantities.

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IACMI

IACMI to host training workshop with Composites One, Closed Mold Alliance

The workshop will be held at the Composite Prototyping Center on June 11-12, 2019.

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Aerospace

Web Industries' Seattle facility to speed delivery to Boeing, Toray

The new production facility will produce precision-formatted composites for OEMs in the Pacific Northwest, including the Boeing 777X assembly plant.

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Aerospace

U.S. and Japanese scientists partner on composite simulation study

Scientists from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the Japanese Ministry of Defense will use simulation software to study impact effects on composites used in figher aircraft.

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Composites industry leaders recognized at SME's AeroDef 2019

SME recently recognized Douglas D. Decker, technical fellow, Northrop Grumman and two prominent composites manufacturing companies with the 2019 Composites Manufacturing Awards.

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RTM

Alpex and HRC form JV to provide composite tooling services in China

Jiangsu ALPEX Technology Co., Ltd. will support mass production of carbon fiber composites.

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Ballistic panels protect school

A composites manufacturer has developed military-grade pultruded panels that are being used to protect schools in case of violent intruders.

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Out of Autoclave

Mississippi State opens Marvin B. Dow Stitched Composites Development Center

The new research center, built in partnership with Boeing, will work with stitched, resin-infused composites to advance composite materials for aerospace.

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Automotive

Swinburne receives grant to develop graduates for automotive industry

The grant will fund nine research projects focused on boosting innovation, skills and employment in Australia’s automotive industry.

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microwire technology for composites