United invests $15 million in Eve Air Mobility air taxis
The airline signed a purchase agreement for up to 400 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility (UAM).
Read MoreCotesa to manufacture Dronamics long-range cargo drones in Europe
Composites manufacturer Cotesa will produce Black Swan drones at its German facilities, supporting Dronamics’ goal to launch commercial routes in Europe in 2023.
Read MoreMubea to collaborate on production of carbon fiber exoskeletons
Automotive supplier Mubea has entered into an agreement with robotic exoskeleton producer German Bionic on production of Cray X carbon fiber composite power suits.
Read MorePlastic Omnium builds U.S. capacity to supply Ford trucks with high-pressure hydrogen vessels
At its Michigan facility, the company will provide Type IV high-pressure hydrogen vessels to equip Ford’s fleet of hydrogen fuel cell EV truck prototypes.
Read MoreRUAG International reports 7% sales growth, positive profit development
Expanding production and large orders in RUAG International’s Space division, rebranded Beyond Gravity, leads sales growth.
Read MoreUniFORM: High-quality, high-complex EV battery enclosures at low cycle times, low tooling costs
Stellantis subsidiary CpK Interior Products Inc. recently completed a design challenge to prove out its vacuum-assisted wet compression molding process for CFRP battery trays.
Read MoreMito Material Solutions cuts ribbon on new facility in Indianapolis
The graphene additive developer, which serves sporting goods and other composites markets, grows its capabilities with a new facility that includes in-house R&D and testing space.
Read MoreFlexible, induction-based heating for thermoplastic composite part repair
Spinning off from a German Aerospace Center (DLR) research project, msquare GmbH’s technology aims to innovate and enable repair for high-temperature thermoplastics.
Read MoreWhat to expect at CAMX 2022
The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), the largest composites industry trade event in North America, takes place Oct. 17-20, 2022 in Anaheim, Calif., U.S.
Read MorePlant tour: ÉireComposites, Galway, Ireland
An in-house testing business and R&D focus has led to innovative materials use and projects in a range of markets, from civil aerospace to renewable energy to marine.
WatchEvident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing
An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
WatchCarbon fiber composite hydrofoils to enable “world’s fastest” electric ferry
The Candela P-12 Shuttle, set to launch in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023, will incorporate lightweight composites and automated manufacturing to combine speed, passenger comfort and energy efficiency.
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