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GC Selected to Develop Next Gen US Military Footwear

Graphene Composites USA has been selected to participate in a research and development program between DEVCOM Soldier Center, Natick MA and UMass Lowell to develop materials for the next generation of U.S. military footwear.

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E.ON picks Hitachi Energy's eco-friendly composite poles

When E.ON needed to upgrade a power distribution line in a Swedish forest near a major freshwater source, it chose Hitachi Energy's new composite poles, made of glassfiber-reinforced epoxy, as an eco-friendly alternative to wooden poles.

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Advanced Sensors Made of Carbon Fiber Composites Enabling Effective Traffic Management

A breakthrough in traffic monitoring technology has been achieved by a research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST). The team unveiled sensors that can monitor traffic and road conditions in real-time, while strengthening buildings and road structures. These advanced sensors, constructed from carbon fiber composites, enable applications in traffic condition monitoring, traffic accident detection, and traffic accident prediction.

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Saudia Group Signs Industry-Leading Sales Agreement With Lilium to Acquire Up to 100 eVTOL Jets

Saudia Group and Lilium N.V., a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), signed a binding sales agreement on 18th July 2024, for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.

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Cygnet Texkimp Supplies Filament Winding Cell to TWI

Cygnet Texkimp has supplied a multi-mode filament winding cell to TWI's Materials Integrity Centre in Middlesbrough, UK, to enable development of composite materials and parts including high-performance pressure vessels for aerospace, nuclear and hydrogen markets.

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Kautex Pentatonic Green+ Launched at Battery Show Stuttgart

Introduced for the first time at the Battery Show in Stuttgart, Green+ products are Kautex products made with 20% biomass materials and/or 25% recycled materials. Kautex showcased its very first Pentatonic Green+ product, which is a composite electric vehicle battery enclosure made up of fishing nets discarded in the ocean.

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Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing on New VX4 Prototype

Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering zero emissions aviation, announced that testing on its most advanced eVTOL aircraft has started with initial powered ground tests, including propeller balancing, successfully complete.

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Planefibra Embraces a Movement that Aims to Reposition FRP Tiles in Brazil

Fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tiles are trendy in Brazil due to their translucency, but Planefibra is working to reposition the material's image after some quality concerns damaged its reputation in recent years.

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Biesterfeld Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Gen2-Carbon

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, is entering into a new partnership with Gen 2 Carbon, a pioneer in sustainable carbon fibre solutions. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will exclusively represent and promote Gen 2 Carbon's recycled carbon fibre products covering the territory of the European Union, Norway, Turkey and Switzerland.

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Joby Demonstrates Potential for Emissions-Free Regional Journeys with Landmark 523-Mile Hydrogen-Electric Flight

Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by Joby subsidiary H2FLY, acquired in 2021, and forms part of Joby's future technology roadmap. Joby's hydrogen-electric, vertical take-off and landing demonstrator aircraft completes landmark 523-mile flight, with water as the only by-product. Flight demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel. Hydrogen-electric program supported through Joby's partnership with the U.S. Air Force's Agility Prime program. On June 24, 2024,...

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National Grating Announces Opening of New Facility in Ontario

National Grating announced the opening of its new location in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, a strategic expansion in response to growing demand for FRP products.

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PETRONAS Launches ProTough+ to Enhance Composite Material Strength, Readies for Collaborative Deployment

PETRONAS has launched its third graphene-based solution, ProTough+, under its Advanced Materials portfolio. ProTough+ is an additive that enhances the strength of composite materials by improving their mechanical properties to achieve component lightweighting.

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