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Firefly Aerospace to Develop Ceramic Matrix Composite Rocket Engine Nozzle Extension

Firefly Aerospace wins an Air Force Research Laboratory contract to develop a ceramic matrix composite nozzle extension for rocket engines.

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Wichita State Researchers Develop Stronger, Tougher, Lighter Composite Materials using Helical Carbon Nanotubes Technology

Wichita State University researchers led by Dr. Davood Askari have developed a process for chemically functionalizing helical carbon nanotubes (HCNTs) to produce nanocomposites with dramatically improved mechanical properties for aerospace and other high-demand industries.

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RAW Idea Introduces New All-in-One Hybrid Printing System

RAW Idea unveils its latest innovation - an all-in-one hybrid printing system that seamlessly integrates printing, scanning, and milling into one powerful machine.

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Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that its all-new Gulfstream G800, the world's longest-range business aircraft, received type certification from the FAA and EASA with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles.

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Biomass-Derived Polycarbonate Resin by Teijin Adopted by Sigma for Sustainable Camera Lens Barrels

Sigma Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optical equipment such as photographic lenses and cameras, has adopted Teijin's biomass-derived polycarbonate (PC) resin for use in its part of lens barrels for interchangeable lens cameras.

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ENGEL Supports Upcycling Research at TH Rosenheim

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Teijin Launches DPP-Compliant Aramid and Carbon Fibers Aligned with Europe's ESPR Environmental Regulation

Teijin Limited has started rolling out initiatives to enable aramid fibers and carbon fibers to be accompanied by Digital Product Passport technology, aligned with Europe's ESPR regulation, using Circularise B.V.'s traceability system.

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eVTOLs: The New 'Vertical' for the Composites Industry Insights 2025 | Stratview Research Report

Stratview Research released its 2025 thought leadership report on eVTOLs and composites, projecting the global eVTOL market to reach nearly $1.16 billion by 2035 with composite demand exceeding 1 million pounds.

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Firefly Aerospace Awarded DoD Contract for Responsive On-Orbit Mission with Elytra Spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a contract to perform a responsive on-orbit mission with its Elytra spacecraft in support of the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit Sinequone Project, using composite structures from its lunar landers and launch vehicles.

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CIMC-Hexagon Delivers First Type IV High-Pressure Hydrogen Cylinders to Europe

CIMC-Hexagon, a joint venture of CIMC Enric Holdings and Hexagon Purus, has delivered its first batch of Type VI hydrogen cylinder and systems solutions for use in Hexagon Purus' hydrogen distribution modules in Europe.

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Airbus to Build ESA ExoMars Rover Lander Platform for the Rosalind Franklin Rover

Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space to build key systems for the ExoMars lander that will safely place the Rosalind Franklin rover on the surface of Mars, targeting touchdown in 2030.

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VABO Composites Secures Multi-Year Contract for ASWF Damen Naval

VABO Composites has signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of lightweight composite hatches and doors for the ASWF (Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate) of Damen Naval.