Perspectives and Provocations
FAA approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer
The FAA’s approval enables Archer to move toward its goal of obtaining an FAA Type Certification for its composite all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable wind turbine blade
Called RecyclableBlade, the composite blades follows the IntegralBlade manufacturing process but with a new resin specially designed for recycling at the blade’s end of life.
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ExOne launches comprehensive industrial-grade, 3D-printed tooling solutions
X1 Tooling, reported to be the broadest portfolio available to manufacturers, offers fast, affordable and local tooling options for the final production of metal, plastic and composite designs.
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Trelleborg unveils Soteria FRV ultra-lightweight, fire-resistant carbon fiber material
Part of Trelleborg’s range of protection materials and demonstrates applicability for EV battery boxes, enclosures and other fire risk options.
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Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
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SAMPE recognizes 2021 Fellows
SAMPE Fellows Class of 2021 include George Hansen, James Mazza and Ranji Vaidyanathan for their service as advisors in all facets of the SAMPE society and its membership.
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Quebec composites development center installs AFP capability
Robotic cell by Effman, Fanuc and Addcomposites enables automation of complex composite layups with tailored fiber orientation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures
Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.
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CW Trending: Bucci Composites’ Andrea Bedeschi talks F1, cars, cranes and wheels
In the third episode of CW Trending, we chatted with Andrea Bedeschi, general manager of Bucci Composites about the company history and recent carbon fiber developments.
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Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture
Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.
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