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NIAR AVET Lab at Wichita State University offers small unmanned aircraft testing
Small unmanned aircraft (sUA) certification capability complies with new FAA AC107-2A sUAS operations over people requirements.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: University of Dayton, ZSK
The University of Dayton Research Institute and ZSK Embroidery Machines’ collaborative booth showcases the latest developments in tailored fiber placement equipment and technology.
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Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Purdue University
Increased commitment expands Rolls-Royce’s test facilities in the Purdue Aerospace District to develop high-altitude and hybrid-electric engines, advances Purdue’s economic development.
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Abaris announces a change in ownership, maintains leadership
Michael J. Hoke to transfer Abaris management to Michelle and Paul Dziedzic by the end of 2021, in hopes of continuing the company’s steady growth and diversification in the composites industry.
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University of Illinois Chicago leverages SwiftComp software to improve understanding of porous coatings
Software to accelerate development and adoption of new composite materials for manufacturing by predicting effects of porosity level on strength.
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U.S. Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard
The mechanical power presses standard, first issues by OSHA in 1971, is to be updated per public input. Comments can be submitted until Oct. 26, 2021.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology installs Spunbond melt spinning system at University of Leeds
Melt spinning technology complements fiber, fabric processing, testing and characterization, with a focus on small-scale processing of unconventional polymers and additive mixes.
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Samba Step system expands composites research for Augsburg University
Germany-based university intends to use Cevotec’s FPP-based Samba Step system for field research of ceramic fiber composites.
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North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft
The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.
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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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