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The Native Lab launches new edition of monocoque design course

The online workshop begins Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 and offers nine sessions covering an in-depth composite monocoque design process from former McLaren and Koenigsegg car designers.

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Carbon Fibers

The Native Lab offers hands-on and online courses in composites

Training arm of engineering consultancy Managing Composites seeks to “make people native in composites.”

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Boeing, SAMPE renew ongoing partnership providing opportunities to more than 400 members

Partnership focuses on connecting Boeing experts with students and trainees, increasing access to education, accelerating skills development and enriching educational experiences.

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Aerospace

Reykjavik Flight Academy purchases eFlyer training aircraft

All-electric composites-intensive aircraft from Bye Aerospace serve as safer, lower cost and more environmentally friendly options for flight instruction.

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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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