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NIOSH Study Measures Graphene Exposures in U.S., Sets Preliminary Benchmark
NIOSH study of exposures at 11 graphene producers and users in U.S. results in proposed limit, recommends composites sector receive nanocarbons embedded in masterbatch vs. handling dry nanopowder directly.
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Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium, Form a Fully Vertically Integrated U.S. Space Entity
The $8 billion deal merges launch, satellites, spectrum and global communications capabilities into an end-to-end space company that will unlock new markets.
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Bell completes first two wing structures for MV-75 Cheyenne
Lessons learned underpin Bell’s successful fabrication and assembly of the tiltrotor’s composite wing skins and spars and tailored aluminum substructure.
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BMW X5 enters final test phase, prepares for 2026-2028 series rollout
The BMW X5 is completing final calibration drives prior to production, with iX5 EV and iX5 Hydrogen versions to follow featuring a high-voltage battery and CFRP tanks in the iX5.
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PulPro-SMC project achieves weld-free composite rail vehicle joints in single pressing step
SNAPSHOT: Three-year R&D collaboration led by HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering has demonstrated a pultrusion-SMC bonding method that eliminates separate joining hardware and reduces weight by 20% versus conventional steel construction.
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CWS Computed Wing Sail completes full-scale Airfin350 rigid wing prototype test campaign
SNAPSHOT: The 40-meter CFRP folding wing sail, developed for cargo ship decarbonization, has entered real conditions testing at Nantes-Saint Nazaire Port ahead of a first commercial installation.
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Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades
The collaboration debuted fins made from 100% recycled wind turbine fiberglass at a 2026 Australian surfing competition, demonstrating a circular end-of-life pathway for decommissioned material.
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Honda hits milestone with successful first eVTOL aircraft flight
Japanese automaker heads toward full-scale validation phase after the conducted flight of its full-scale eight-rotor demonstrator, dubbed F1.
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Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
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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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