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Automotive

Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV

Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.

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Consumer

Carbon Mobile carbon fiber powers handheld gaming platform

HyRECM technology effectively stabilizes carbon fiber’s electrical and antenna properties, enabling development of next-gen electronics, such as the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.

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Aerospace

GKN Aerospace expands LEAP engine support with Safran

Strengthened long-term partnership will initially cover new shafts and spare part production for the composites-intensive LEAP-1A variant.

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Sustainability

IMDEA Materials demonstrates recyclability of CNT sheets

Researchers have proven it’s possible to recycle CNTs at the macroscopic scale with nearly 100% retention of mechanical and electrical properties, removing a hurdle to sustainable CNT-based fiber, sheet and textile adoption.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group reveals 3D Printing FGF Challenge winner

Startup company selected, including two special recognition awards, highlight FGF applications for children’s seats, FGF extrusion and LFAM for cores and mandrels for composite parts manufacture.

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Thermoplastics

Last call for ITHEC conference abstracts

The thermoplastic composites event, taking place Oct. 9-10 in Bremen, Germany, is seeking oral and poster contributions before March 31.

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CAMX

Applications are open for CAMX composites industry awards

Submit your entry for the CAMX and Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) Awards by June 21 for CAMX 2024.

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Leonardo UK joins Nadcap accreditation program

Leonardo subsidiary will benefit from more critical process audit procedures in its electronics, helicopters and cybersecurity specialties.

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Composites industry invited to AZL Open Day in April

On April 10, 2024, AZL and non-AZL members have a chance to gain insight into the RWTH Aachen Campus’ R&D landscape and know-how in lightweighting and composite technologies.

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Aerospace

Hartzell Propeller purchases WhirlWind Propellers

WhirlWind’s carbon fiber propeller blade expertise expands Hartzell’s product portfolio into light sport aircraft.

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