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BMW Advances Final Testing of Next-Generation X5 Ahead Of Global Launch

BMW is conducting the final validation phase for the fifth-generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), with prototype vehicles undergoing calibration and performance testing around BMW Group's manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, ahead of production launch. The next-generation X5 lineup will introduce multiple propulsion technologies, including the first fully electric BMW iX5.

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Belzona Demonstrates Composite Repair Strength With Seven-Ton Monster Truck Test

Belzona has demonstrated the structural performance of its SuperWrap II composite repair technology through a high-profile load test in which a seven-ton monster truck was driven over a repaired pipe section, highlighting the mechanical strength and durability of the company's composite repair system used to restore and extend the service life of damaged industrial piping and infrastructure.

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Dawn Aerospace Secures US$25 Million Series B Funding Round

Dawn Aerospace has closed a US$25 million Series B financing round, reaching a post-money valuation of approximately US$195 million as the company advances its reusable spaceplane and orbital refueling initiatives. The investment was led by Balerion Space Ventures and supported by an international syndicate of investors.

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Hörmann Engineering Concludes Three-Year PULPRO SMC Project on Automated Composite Manufacturing

Hörmann Engineering, a Germany-based mid-sized industrial engineering company specializing in composite processing technologies and manufacturing automation, has concluded its 3-year PULPRO SMC research project focused on advancing automated composite manufacturing systems for industrial applications, reporting weight savings of up to 20% compared with conventional steel construction.

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Fraunhofer IFAM Advances COOLtank Platform for Automated Type 5 Composite Hydrogen Tank Manufacturing

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) is advancing the COOLtank project, a research platform focused on automated manufacturing of advanced composite hydrogen storage systems, with a primary emphasis on Type 5 hydrogen pressure vessels made almost entirely from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

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McNair Center Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capability With Ultra-High-Temperature Furnace Installation

Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing has announced the installation and immediate availability of a Materials Research Furnaces (MRF) furnace system at its 42,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina, capable of operating at up to 2400°C.

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ORNL Advances Origami-Inspired Hybrid Composites With Scalable 3D Printing Breakthrough

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has demonstrated a new additive manufacturing approach that integrates origami-inspired design principles with hybrid composite materials, enabling the creation of complex, shape-transforming structures difficult or impossible to achieve using conventional manufacturing methods.

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Mubea Aviation Secures Airbus Atlantic Contract for A350 CFRP Structural Components

Mubea Aviation, the aerospace division of German automotive and industrial supplier Mubea, has secured a new contract from Airbus Atlantic for the serial production and supply of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite structural components for the Airbus A350 programme.

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Pultron Highlights GFRP Pultrusion Battens for Aerial Firefighting Bucket Systems

Pultron's GFRP battens play a critical role in maintaining the structural stability of aerial firefighting buckets, preserving consistent aerodynamic behaviour during flight and providing protection during ground contact operations in wooded areas or dense vegetation.

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Rivian Begins First Public Deliveries of R2 Electric SUV Featuring Lightweight Vehicle Architecture

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially started first public customer deliveries of its all-new R2 mid-size SUV. According to the company, the vehicle is nearly 2,000 pounds lighter than the larger R1 platform while utilizing a shorter 115.6-inch wheelbase to enhance responsiveness in urban driving environments.

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European Consortium Develops Composite Technologies for Hydrogen Storage and Pressure Vessel Systems

The European AIM-PLATES project is accelerating the development of advanced composite technologies designed to strengthen hydrogen storage infrastructure, pressure vessel applications, and fuel cell manufacturing across Europe. Bringing together 16 industrial and research partners, the initiative focuses on scalable production of lightweight composite bipolar plates for next-generation hydrogen systems.

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WARR Space Robotics Advances Bi-Liquid Pump Rocket Program with Successful Propulsion Testing and Composite Flight Milestone

WARR Space Robotics, the student aerospace organization at the Technical University of Munich, has completed a key pump test campaign for its bi-liquid electric pump-fed rocket development program known as Project Nixus, alongside a separate structural validation milestone involving composite pressure vessel flight testing.

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