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The world’s first hydrogen-powered snow groomer
Hexagon Purus contributes to zero-emissions in the slopes by delivering cylinders to the world’s first hydrogen-powered snow groomer.
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The “Hook”, a solution to avoid direct contact with surfaces
Anna Borla graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in Industrial Product Design. She has learned that a designer must always be able to observe and be inspired by the life around and design a solution to problems of any kind.
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STRUCTeam appoints automotive and transportation specialists to strengthen expansion
STRUCTeam has appointed Dr Roman Hillermeier as Transport Sector Lead and Dr Joseph Laux as Senior Technical Advisor. These important new additions are part of a wider investment strategy that will develop STRUCTeam’s service offering within the automotive and transportation sectors. This will be achieved through the delivery of engineering,…
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Innovative all composite IO white cane for the visually impaired
Supported by Refitech Composite Components and its German partner CG TEC, Whitecane from Duderstadt, Germany, has developed the all composite IO white cane. Due to the ergonomic thin-walled carbon grip and composite tube, the IO is extremely lightweight, making the it easy to handle while improving sensory perception. The design…
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Light e-waste runabouts for cities
In order to improve city air quality and protect the environment, many municipalities are planning to acquire electric refuse vehicles for their parks and pedestrian passages. However, these are equipped with heavy batteries or fuel cells and can therefore usually transport less waste than classic waste trucks with combustion engines.…
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Compositadour uses AFP-XS and AddPath on a double curvature surface
Compositadour has been working with a vision to expand the implementation of advanced composites manufacturing beyond the aerospace sector and into other industries, such as urban mobility, marine, sports, etc.
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Kelheim Fibres partner with ETP in two strategic programs
The Bavarian viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has partnered with the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP) in two strategic programs: “Bio-Based Fibres” and “Circular Economy”.
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Two Utah composites companies win U.S. Air Force small business technology transfer grants
Two Utah composite materials companies won three Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants from the United States Air Force (USAF) for their innovative concepts which aim to solve defense-related problems.
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Medical face masks made with natural fibres
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has had significant and ongoing impacts on our daily lives. Baruffi Composites has accepted the new challenges of the current situation. Looking to contribute and help the people fighting this pandemic on the frontlines, Baruffi Composites have created the prototype for a reusable medical mask.
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Fuselage covers for composite Tiger drones
Fixed wing and multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs - or drones as they are often described) are a rapidly growing market for composite components and structures. Composites provide strength and stiffness, but the key benefit is the ability to build lighter structures allowing heavier payloads to be carried as well…
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