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Epoxies

Research Demonstrates Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Performance Enhancement Via Rigid-Flexible Interface

Novel interface design strategy combines lignin-based epoxy resin with nano-cerium oxide sol achieving efficient energy dissipation, stress transfer and other mechanical performance improvements.

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Glass Fibers

Polymer Cold Spray Research Leads to Rapid On-Site GFRP Repair Potential

Rowan University researchers developed a cold spray technique that restores up to 80% of damaged composite material strength in just 30 minutes — compared to the 48-hour cure time required by traditional resin-based repairs.

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Sustainability

European Circular Composites Alliance Working Groups Shift From Strategy to Action

ECCA’s five working groups share progress on circular composites across vehicles, construction, aerospace and other industries, each with goals and priorities to translate that work into actionable items.

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Mass Transit

3D-FiberTrain Project 3D Prints TPC Rail Components for Velaro MS High-Speed Train

SNAPSHOT: HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering-led consortium developed a tool-free hybrid process combining large-format 3D printing and continuous fiber tape to produce a front apron and nose demonstrator on a Siemens Mobility’s train.

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Aerospace

Open Fan Engine Passes Preliminary Design Review, Advances Flight Test Demonstration

With PDR complete, CFM is leveraging composite turbofan blade and turboprop expertise, maturing technologies toward full-scale front module in 8-meter test cell, ground and flight tests this decade.

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Natural Fibers

AEERO Project Targets Quieter, Greener Heavy-Lift UAVs

SNAPSHOT: Backed by the Eurostars program, the AEERO initiative is developing an integrated electric ducted-fan module for heavy-lift drones using natural fiber composites to tackle noise, vibration and sustainability challenges.

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Massivit Opens Europe-Based Service Center to Support RapidWings International Expansion

Barcelona-based facility serves to support the RapidWings on-demand 3D printed tooling platform for aerospace and defense composites manufacturers. 

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Natural Fibers

Eve Reverse Partners With Fuse Composite for Expanded Natural Fibers Reach

SNAPSHOT: The partnership gives Fuse, a bio-based natural fiber semi-finished products manufacturer, a Netherlands-based sales partner with material and processing expertise to expand market access for its products.

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Marine

Nlcomp Welcomes Ocean as Shareholder, Prepares to Inaugurate rFactory

Ocean Srl’s investment will support nlcomp’s move toward sustainable, environmentally responsible marine practices and bolster its workboat segment entry as it prepares to open its new rFactory for rComposites and unveil the Offshore 34 yacht.

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Defense

Dynamit Nobel Defence, B&T Composites Sign Defense MOU

The agreement will explore how B&T Composites can support Dynamit Nobel Defence’s program requirements using its AFP, filament winding, precision machining and other composites-focused capabilities.

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