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Carbon ThreeSixty TFP-developed aerodynamic wheel covers are ready to support road vehicles
SNAPSHOT: From the factory floor to the finish line, the company’s work optimizing vehicle wheel covers has evolved into this bio-inspired, carbon fiber design with reduced ply count and a 223% stiffness increase.
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Connova supplies high-precision CFRP components for the Giant Magellan Telescope
Swiss composite specialist Connova AG develops ultra-stable, zero-expansion CFRP mirror mounts for the G-CLEF spectrograph of the upcoming Giant Magellan Telescope.
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Crashworthy fuselage, tail designs for H2 aircraft using thermoplastic composites
SNAPSHOT: NLR works in Airbus-led Clean Aviation project to demonstrate hydrogen tank integration, double-hinged rudder designs, induction welding and faster NDI.
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Hyke GFRP electric urban ferry demonstrates 8X efficiency versus diesel
The F-15 electric ferry cut energy use by up to 88%, eliminated direct emissions and improved transport efficiency in Fredrikstad’s public transport pilot.
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Leitwind adopts Recyclamine for LS20.X wind turbine blade
Aditya Birla’s recyclable epoxy resin system will support the wind turbine manufacturers’ LS20.X_MK2 platform, with potential phased rollout in LS39 and LS44 platforms.
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SMM Composites produced 54 high-performance CFRP parts for Computed Wing Sail in weeks
SNAPSHOT: Maximum stiffness, long-term structural reliability was achieved using six-cavity infusion mold for omegas, large-scale 3D printing and pinpoint machining for highest quality with low lead times.
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China Jushi opens 100,000-ton electronics-grade fiberglass plant
Zero-carbon smart manufacturing facility supporting high-end services and auto electronics is expected to increase Jushi’s global market stake by 4%.
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JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
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BMW’s patented flat storage system uses CFRP tanks for iX5 hydrogen
Seven 700-bar Type 4 tanks connected in parallel store 7 kilograms of H2 extend range up to 750 kilometers and fit into same space as battery-electric option for multi-powertrain vehicle architecture.
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DLR publishes findings from CMC forebody for hypersonic sounding rocket STORT
SNAPSHOT: In a published paper, the Institute of Structures and Design presents the design approach it took to achieve the payload forebody’s CMC-based TPS.
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