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Fiber Dynamics invests in GX 1100 DCIM from KraussMaffei
Direct compounding injection molding (DCIM) enables the composites company to develop, test and protect its own recipe formulations, while increasing cycle times by eight times and reducing energy consumption.
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Plastic Omnium becomes OPmobility
Sustainable mobility company turns a new page in its history, working toward global expansion to support all mobility players.
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UMaine researchers aim to recycle wind turbine blades as 3D printing material
With a DOE grant in hand, UMaine’s ASCC seeks to develop an approach to recycle shredded wind turbine blade material as a cost-effective reinforcement and filler for large-scale 3D printing.
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CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation
GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.
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Stellantis increases strategic shareholding in Archer Aviation
Stellantis signals its continued confidence and partnership in the eVTOL company with the purchase of nearly 8.3 million shares.
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Kite Magnetics, Swinburne announce ultra-high efficiency propeller milestone
Optimized to work with composite or aluminum blades, the low-noise propeller designed for electric aircraft has indicated efficiencies of up to 92% with further design refinement underway.
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Boeing announces board and management changes
Dave Calhoun announces intent to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, in addition to shifts in board chair and a new Commercial Airplanes CEO.
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Construction begins on Boeing Australia MQ-28 production facility
The 9,000 square-meter Queensland facility will bring new aerospace skillsets and technologies, including composites manufacturing, robotics, testing and assembly capabilities.
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McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider
The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.
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Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership
Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.
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