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NIAR Concludes Structural Test Campaign for MQ-9B, Reinforcing the Strength of Its Composite Airframe

Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) recently completed a long-term full-scale fatigue test program with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft. The MQ-9B features a composite-rich airframe — including a GKN Aerospace-manufactured composite V-tail — that delivers higher structural integrity and a longer service life compared to the earlier MQ-9A platform. The program, which began Dec. 13, 2022, was for ...

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ACMA Announces Completion of Product Category Rule for Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Rebar

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has finalized the Product Category Rule (PCR) for FRP rebar, establishing a standardized framework for developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across the industry.

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Verretex-Fiberloop Partners with Fiberloop to Set a New Benchmark for High-Grade Composite Recycling

Verretex, a cleantech startup that upcycles composite waste into high-quality glass fiber textiles, has partnered with Fiberloop, a Swedish company specializing in recycling composite materials, for their proprietary Fiberlooping technology.

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Airborne and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on Next-Generation Composites Automation

Airborne has partnered with Lockheed Martin on 'Enhancing the Digital Thread for Composites Manufacturing,' leveraging Airborne's Kit by Light and Automated Ply Placement technologies to develop automated laminating and kitting systems for aerospace production.

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Gurit Opens Advanced Composites R&D Center in Tianjin

Gurit inaugurates a new composites R&D center in Tianjin, China, focused on PET material development for wind energy applications.

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EireComposites and ATG to Manufacture a Constellation of Three Satellites to Detect Gravitational Waves

Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), a flagship mission led by ESA with support from NASA, is set to become the largest space-based observatory ever engineered, with two Galway-based companies playing key roles.

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EuCIA Launches “Carbon Fiber Europe” Alliance to Drive Sustainable Growth in Europe’s Composites Sector

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has officially launched Carbon Fiber Europe, a strategic alliance formed by Hexcel, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, Teijin Ltd, and Toray Industries.

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Exel and Polynt Scale Up Bio-Based Resin Adoption for Low-Carbon Composites

Exel Composites has partnered with global resin specialist Polynt to adopt bio-based unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) at commercial scale, marking a key milestone in the shift toward lower-carbon composites. The resin contains 20% renewable monomer sourced from second- and third-generation biomass.

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Exel Highlights Resilience of Multi-Wire Composite Conductor Cores for Modern Power Grids

Exel Composites launches high-strength, low-thermal-expansion composite cores for overhead power lines, enhancing grid capacity, reliability, and sustainability while replacing traditional steel cores.

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Airbus Helicopters France Adopts Airborne's Automation Technologies to Boost Composite Production

Airbus Helicopters France has signed a Letter of Intent to implement Airborne's digital automation technologies at its Le Bourget factory, aiming to enhance manufacturing efficiency for composite rotor hubs and helicopter blades. The adoption includes Automated Ply Placement (APP) and Kit by Light (KBL) systems.

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Twisted Expands Carbon Fibre Expertise with KS Composites Acquisition

Twisted has strengthened its advanced composites capabilities with the acquisition of KS Composites, a Melton Mowbray-based specialist in carbon fibre engineering, enhancing its automotive and marine offerings.

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Toyota Backs AZL's Thermoplastic Pressure Vessel Program to Advance Next-Gen Hydrogen Storage

AZL Aachen GmbH has initiated a new Joint Partner Project focused on Thermoplastic Pressure Vessels benchmarking of design-for-manufacturing strategies, with Toyota Motor Europe among the first to join the consortium.

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