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CompositesWorld explores the world of fiber-reinforced composites technology. Our coverage digs into what's new and trending in composites design, tooling, materials and fabrication, and we share the stories of how these materials and processes come together in real-world applications for end markets like aerospace, automotive, marine and wind energy.
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Business incubator Chemovator invests in Heartland’s natural fiber additives
The Michigan company, producing hemp-based natural fiber materials, is the latest addition to Chemovator’s program supporting early stage startups in the chemical industry.
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NREL integrates robotics into wind turbine blade production
Research enables successful automation in post-molding manufacturing operations, which could lead to more competitive U.S.-based blade manufacturing.
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Eviation completes conceptual design review of Alice aircraft
The all-electric company moves closer to commercialization, confirming an aircraft configuration that is both certifiable and can streamline manufacturing.
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AOC and partners achieve styrene-free composite RV roof
Indupol, Büfa and AOC brought their materials and fabrication know-how to yield a styrene-free gelcoat and RTM formulation for the manufacture of luxury vehicle roofs.
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Mito pens agreements to expand functionalized graphene distribution
Expansion of its E-Go graphene additive into new applications will be aided by new distributors TRiiSO and Eumate International.
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Dutch partnership constructs 3D printed composite pedestrian bridges
Engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV and partners achieved a bridge design made of 30% fiberglass and 70% waste.
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NCC leads composites manufacturing phase of eXtra wing demonstrator
Key structural elements for a 6-meter section of the Airbus biomimetic wing were undertaken by NCC engineering specialists to produce 28 one-off flying parts.
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Zotefoams to provide cellular foams to personal protection expert Design Blue Ltd.
Zotefoams’ closed cell, crosslinked, nylon-based foam included in high-performance impact protection solutions for defense and law enforcement.
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Acellent contracted to supply SHM systems for KAI KF-21 aircraft
Adaptable custom structural health monitoring (SHM) technology will be used to monitor damage and load of composite aerostructures.
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Arris Composites secures $34 million to fuel growth in aerospace, consumer markets
Next-gen Additive Molding platform is expected to go mainstream with scaled global operations, thanks to investments from companies like Youngsone and ST Engineering.
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