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 Bombardier launches CSeries aircraft program
The new family of aircraft of 110 to 130 seats will benefit from the latest technological advancements, including increased use of composites. Entry into service is scheduled for 2013. The company also signed a contract with the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation to supply the centre fuselage. |
Boeing and Alenia to support Italy's first composite industrial recycling plant
The composite recycling facility, which is expected to be operational in mid- to late 2009, will be in Italy's Puglia region, near the Alenia Aeronautica manufacturing center and its supply chain production centers. |
Daher to acquire a majority interest within EADS Socata
Bringing together Daher and EADS Socata would allow the creation of a major actor in the area of aerostructures and business aviation and develop joint projects. |
Boeing statement on Defense Department decision to reopen KC-X tanker bid
Boeing welcome the decision by Defense Secretary Robert Gates not to proceed with the contract award to Northrop Grumman/EADS and to reopen the KC-X tanker competition. |
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ATK advances composite technology for next generation commercial aircraft
Alliant Techsystems develops a patented automated stiffener forming machine that provides automation technology for the manufacture of composite stiffeners. A technology built for the construction of next generation commercial aircraft. |
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Hexcel celebrates 60 years of innovation in composites at Farnborough 2008
Both Hexcel and Farnborough celebrate their 60th anniversaries this year, with Hexcel again participating in the air show as it has done since the early years when the company pioneered the development of strong lightweight composite materials and epoxy adhesives for aircraft construction. |
 Thermoset composites for use in alternate energy market
The E-200 series of SMC from IDI Composites International is able to withstand prolonged exposure to harsh environments common to wind turbines, solar photovoltaic panels, and fuel cells without loosing any of its high-performance physical properties.
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 First A400M military transporter rolled out
In a ceremony presided over by His Majesty Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, on June 26, 2008, Airbus Military has rolled out the first complete A400M military transport aircraft from the Final Assembly Line facility in Seville, Spain. |
Zyvex to collaborate with Lockheed Martin
The cooperation agreement between Lockheed Martin and Zyvex Performance Materials provides opportunities to expand the capabilities and performance of nanomaterials and their Military applications. |
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Flow International merger with Omax allowed
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a consent decree with Flow which will permit the merger of Flow and OMAX Corporation, two specialists of machinning and waterjet cutting. |
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 SGL Group honoured as one of Germany's most innovative companies
The SGL Group has been awarded as one of the “Top 100” most innovative German companies in Düsseldorf on July 4, 2008. This is the second consecutive year of the company’s wining the same prize due to its excellent innovation management activities. |
Gurit is now included in the Cleantech Index
Unlike indices that specifically track narrow sectors such as renewable energy or water, the Cleantech Index includes leading companies from a broad range of sectors such as advanced materials, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, in addition to energy efficiency, renewables and water. |
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SAMPE UK student bursary
SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter is offering a limited travel grant to young engineers to enable them to add value to an industrial visit or conference. |
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The Eco-Dec appliance is specialised in acetone and polyester resin recycling
As it heats only the bottom of the appliance, when the user lays down some paraffin on the bottom, the residues do not stick. This allows an easy and quick cleaning of the appliance. The residue strongly sticks and they form an isolation which is very hard to clean. We invite you to visit our website www.eco-dec.be or click here for more information |
 WINDFORM® from CRP Technology pushes your LS technology fast forward!
WINDFORM® materials are Rapid Manufacturing composite materials to manufacture high-end functional and production parts with Laser Sintering technology. The original carbon fibres filled WINDFORM® XT challenges the RP and RM world with never-before achieved performance. CRP, owner of WINDFORM® patent applications and registered mark, guarantees unique technology transfer, easy on-site adoption and reduced training time. |
 COMPOSITE STAR 2.0 is out and free to download!
The new version of COMPOSITE STAR, the popular database and design software for composite materials, is now available. It has a completely improved user interface, an integrated spreadsheet and is sold as shareware. The software can be downloaded from compositestar.com and is is entirely free to use for 30 days. |
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Jobs Openings |
 Wind Energy - Global Account Manager
Composite solutions specifically designed and developed for Wind Energy applications place Gurit at the forefront of innovation in the globally expanding Wind Energy market. As part of our continued commitment to this growing industry and to our new customers, we are looking to appoint a high-calibre Global Account Manager. |
Regional Sales & Marketing Agency - Carbon Prepreg and Strengthening
SK Chemicals Co., Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of commercial Carbon Prepreg & Strengthening (Retrofit) Products for civil engineering, seeks qualified and highly motivated Sales & Marketing Agency to support its rapidly expanding Carbon Prepreg & Strengthening (Retrofit) Products Business unit in the world wide |
 Application Development Engineer (m/f) - TELENE SAS
For our location in Drocourt,( F62) we are currently looking for a (m/f) Application Development Engineer. We are looking for candidates who will thrive in an evolving environment and are energized by change. |
 Technical sales manager or business development manager
Devold AMT, a leading supplier of non-crimp fabrics with expanding global manufacturing capability, seeks motivated individuals to help us growing our business internationally. As a technical sales manager or business development manager you will be responsible to work with key accounts as well as to support the development of new business.
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 Director, Technical
The successful candidate for the position of Director, Technical will lead the Engineering, Research and Development, Technical Projects, and Technical Support activities of RS Technologies, a leader in the development and use of glass fiber reinforced, thermoset resin composite materials for infrastructure applications.
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 SALES MANAGER
Zoltek Corporation, the leading supplier of commercial grade carbon fiber, seeks sales leaders to fill key positions on our Sales & Marketing team. Our markets include composite fabricators for many commercial applications, including: wind, auto, offshore drilling, and many other diverse industrial markets. |
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