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NASA launches composite solar sail into space
Sunlight-based propulsion system, supported by carbon fiber-reinforced booms, will undergo weeks-long testing to demonstrate and verify its capabilities.
Read MoreAptera expands presence of solar electric vehicle into UAE
The UAE will provide an ideal environment to introduce the company’s solar-powered composites-intensive BinC vehicle internationally.
Read MoreVerne reaches $15.5 million in funding to support CcH2 technologies
Additional investment round backs verified high-density hydrogen storage to help heavy-duty transportation transition over to zero emissions.
Read MoreAirbus establishes first A220 repair station in North America
M1 Composites Technologies has been chosen to provide repair services for the small single-aisle aircraft.
Read MoreNPROXX powers up H2 tank production with move to Alsdorf facility
Tripled space and capacity to potentially grow composite tank production to 30,000+ tanks/year, equipment investments enable manufacturer to handle larger orders, streamline operations.
Read MoreVoxelMatters report reveals top companies in composites AM
The new market study identifies key players in a $785 million global market that has grown by 21% year on year.
Read MoreToyoda Gosei composite hydrogen tanks to be used on passenger ship
Multiple commercial truck-type high-pressure tanks have been extended to maritime applications.
Read MoreXB-1 supersonic jet authorized for flights exceeding Mach 1
FAA issues special flight authorization (SFA) for Boom Supersonic test flights, planned for later this year in the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, California.
Read MoreFairmat opens first U.S. industrial facility in Utah
Salt Lake City state-of-the-art facility and office will enable a high-tech closed-loop ecosystem to recycle and repurpose composites in the U.S.
Read MoreCW presents post-JEC 2024 highlights
CW editors bring you their account of prominent materials, technologies and equipment trends seen at this year’s JEC World event in Paris.
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