Defense
Xarion’s dry, contact-free NDT method closes automated ultrasonic testing gap
From large aerospace production systems to challenging small-scale honeycomb applications, LEA has already proven itself in demanding industrial environments.
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FGR accelerates U.S. expansion, defense sector exposure with Mito acquisition
The Australian company will take on all of Mito’s commercially proven assets, IP, graphene-focused product lines and manufacturing capabilities for large-scale industrial, aerospace and defense opportunities.
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Cambium introduces dual-use protective metallics, composites coating with ApexShield 3000
Phthalonitrile coating is engineered to operate in high-temperature environments and be deployed in time-constrained production settings.
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On the radar: 3D printing and the agile production imperative
Significant institutional momentum around large-format additive manufacturing and the push for faster production in U.S. defense are forming parallels across the composites 3D printing landscape.
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Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite
The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.
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Apex Space & Defense Systems acquires Oak Engineering for U.S. composites manufacturing expansion
Oak Engineering and Manufacturing becomes Apex’s fourth business unit, building up its domestic composite and CNC machining capabilities for space, defense, aerospace and uncrewed platforms.
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Haddy scales AI-enabled, adaptative AM microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator platform
Adoption of a D&M digital thread and software-defined manufacturing will help Haddy further scale local production and use of circular materials like polymer composites for furniture, marine and defense.
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Hexcel breaks ground on applications center at NIAR
New Wichita State facility will anchor Hexcel’s end-to-end composite development pathway, linking materials innovation in Salt Lake City with automated processing in Kansas and full-scale structural validation in Washington.
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SeaRush project takes 3D printed USV testbed from concept to sea in 5-month timeframe
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative Dutch ecosystem integrates a range of new technologies to develop and test scalable, affordable and rapidly produced USVs for future marine operation.
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Evaluating drape and impact performance of 2D and 3D woven composites
A recent study demonstrates how advanced textile architectures are shaping the future of damage-tolerant and impact-resistant composite materials for defense.
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