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ExoTechnologies and Ventum Dynamics Unveil the World's First Fully Recyclable Wind Turbine

ExoTechnologies, a sustainable composite materials giant, and Ventum Dynamics, a renewable energy company, have launched the world's first fully recyclable wind turbine. Enabled by ExoTechnologies's natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic DANU composite, the turbine is set to step into the market in 2025.

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Research Demonstrates Direct Discharge Electrical Pulses for Carbon Fiber Recycling

A team of researchers from Waseda University has come up with a novel direct discharge electrical pulse method for efficiently recycling carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), improving energy efficiency by a factor of at least 10 compared to traditional alternatives.

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Spirit Announces Sale of Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) to Tex Tech Industries

Spirit AeroSystems announced the sale of Fiber Materials Inc (FMI), an industry leader in high-temperature materials and reinforced composites focused on Carbon/Carbon, to Tex Tech Industries for $165 million in cash.

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Sicomin Joins Forces with MADskis to Maximise Sustainable Performance with GreenPoxy® 56

Swiss ski maker MADskis adopts Sicomin's bio-based GreenPoxy 56 resin, which is 51% bio-content, for its handmade skis.

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Joby Successfully Conducts First FAA Testing under TIA, Begins Final Phase of Certification Program

Joby Aviation has entered the final phase of certification for its electric air taxi, having conducted its first FAA testing under Type Inspection Authorization, completing static load testing on a conforming tail structure.

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Hexagon Agility Receives Order for Mobile Pipeline® TITAN 450 Modules from a Premier Oilfield Service Company

Hexagon Agility has received an order worth an estimated USD 11.2 million for Mobile Pipeline TITAN 450 modules from a leading U.S. Oilfield Services company to help transition equipment from diesel fuel to natural gas.

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Airborne Selected by Airbus to Supply 700 Ultra-Stiff Composite Substrates Panels

Airborne Aerospace B.V. has been selected by Airbus Netherlands B.V. to supply panel and yoke substrates for the Sparkwing solar arrays to be provided to MDA Space AURORA, a software-defined satellite product line, delivering 700 high-precision and ultra-stiff composite substrate panels.

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Safran Expands Engine Production Capacity in Querétaro Strengthening its Footprint in Mexico

Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leader aircraft engine manufacturer, today inaugurated a new assembly line as part of the extension of Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico plant in Querétaro.

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Tapes Made from Recycled Carbon Fibers for Lightweight Construction

Due to their excellent mechanical properties and low weight, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are increasingly being used in lightweight construction applications, but the growing use of CFRP is also accompanied by large quantities of carbon fiber waste.

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World's First Foiling Scow Yacht to Be Built with Sustainable GreenPoxy Resins

Sicomin, a global leader in advanced bio-based epoxy systems, is collaborating with Skaw Sailing and SHORETEAM for the pioneering SKAW (A) foiling cruising yacht, a monohull scow combining high-performance foiling design with reduced environmental impact.

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CSub Delivers One-Piece Composite Truss Bridge in Norway

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Harper Successfully Commissions Two Carbon Fiber Lines in China

Harper International has successfully completed installation and commissioning services on its most recently completed carbon fiber production lines for Shandong Yongcheng New Materials Co. Ltd., enabling production of 3,000 metric tons per year, expandable to 12,000 tons.