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Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility
Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.
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ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades
A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.
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IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
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SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive
Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.
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Blueshift is named finalist in inaugural Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Awards
SNAPSHOT: AeroZero tapes for LEO satellites and aerospace structure thermal protection earn Blueshift a spot in the Commercialization category for New Space Economy Infrastructure.
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Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review
Milestone advances the clean sheet composite business jet program into detailed design, engineering release and production planning.
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Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site
Infrared oven investment enables comprehensive glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and other composite processing trials for industries like automotive and aerospace.
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DLR uses Aibuild to combine AFP and 3D printing
SNAPSHOT: In situ bonding of 3D printed PEEK on TPC laminates is aided by software that imports surface scans, aligns printing and expands design freedom with slicing for conformal printing onto and of complex geometries.
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Bpreg Composites, fibionic form synergy to intersect natural fibers with bionically optimized architectures
SNAPSHOT: The collaboration identified positive results in combining Bpreg composite materials with fibionic’s technology that balance light weight, precision, sustainability and affordability.
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RVmagnetics, Testia launch project to embed MicroWire sensors in composite pressurized tanks
Fourteen-month, ESA-funded PRETA MICOMSS project targets real-time mechanical stress monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) for aerospace composite structures.
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