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Impossible Objects, an Illinois-based manufacturing technology firm, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Inflection Equity. This investment aims to enhance the production capabilities of its Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) systems, particularly the CBAM 25, which...
Sinotech has successfully developed T1100-grade carbon fiber through both wet and dry-jet wet spinning methods, establishing a 5,000-ton aerospace-grade production capacity. This advancement positions Sinotech to compete with Toray, a leading player in the high-end carbon fiber market. The signific...
Helicon Industries is pioneering automated manufacturing systems for carbon fiber parts, aiming to revolutionize high-volume composites production. The Los Angeles-based startup has emerged from stealth mode with $16 million in seed funding, led by AlleyCorp, and plans to reduce manufacturing lead t...
Continuous Composites has been awarded a Phase II SBIR contract by the U.S. Navy to develop composite aircraft components that integrate electrical power conductors within their structures. This innovative approach aims to reduce the reliance on traditional wiring and connectors in unmanned aerial v...
Carbonix says it is the first company in Australia to receive SAIL III certification for a drone, clearing a path to scalable long-range BVLOS operations. Sydney-based autonomous aviation company Carbonix has become the first company in Australia to achieve Safety Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) II...
Innoviz Technologies is enhancing its presence in the defense sector by partnering with Regulus, a specialist in counter-drone technology. This collaboration aims to leverage Innoviz's advanced LiDAR solutions to bolster Regulus's capabilities in detecting and neutralizing drone threats. The announc...
Zhongfu Shenying has launched three advanced carbon fiber production lines in Lianyungang, a significant step towards enhancing China's self-sufficiency in aerospace materials. This initiative, unveiled recently, aims to reduce the country's reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly Japan's Toray...
In a significant development in Myanmar's ongoing civil war, both the military and resistance groups are increasingly utilizing fiber-optic drones, which are resistant to jamming, to enhance their combat capabilities. On March 20, members of the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha were seen preparing one o...
A team of researchers from Tufts University, Imperial College London, and the University of Michigan has unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of biomedical engineering. This innovation, announced on October 15, 2023, focuses on creating a new type of biodegradable material that could s...
Researchers at the IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid have successfully developed a scalable manufacturing method for carbon-based materials. This innovative technique, unveiled recently, aims to enhance the production efficiency of carbon materials, which are crucial for various applications, incl...
At Brazil's AgriShow, a new report has been unveiled showcasing the rapid growth of the agricultural drone industry, revealing that over 600,000 DJI agricultural drones are now operational across more than 100 countries and regions. This significant milestone underscores the increasing adoption of d...
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