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🔧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐃𝐂𝐀 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐳𝐢𝐣𝐥 – 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝. We’re pleased to share that the titanium weld repair program at our #FDCA Flagship Plant has been successfully completed. This important milestone confirms that the previously identified construction-related issues has now been fully resolved after comprehensive inspection and testing of all titanium welds. The remediation work was carried out in close cooperation with SRI Speciaal Roestvrijstaal Industrie B.V., under the supervision of Bilfinger, and demonstrates the strength of regional collaboration and technical expertise in the Northern Netherlands. A huge thank you to SRI for the outstanding collaboration. In a very short timeframe, SRI trained more than 30 welders and weld fitters to work with titanium and completed over 3,000 #titaniumwelds for this repair program. An impressive achievement that truly highlights craftsmanship,...

  Today's KNOWLEDGE Share 📢 Time to get technical... 📢 When it comes to manufacturing high-performance composite parts, not all technologies play the same game. So where do prepregs stand on the field of performance vs. production volume? Let’s break it down. 👇 🎯Top-tier Performance: Prepregs are the gold standard in high-performance composites. Think ultra-lightweight + heavy-duty strength , ideal for aerospace, motorsports, and other industries where failure is not an option. But Here’s the Trade-Off: All that performance doesn’t come without a cost namely, lower productivity. If you're aiming for high-volume production, methods like RTM, resin infusion, short fiber processing or thermoplastics might suit you better. So, When to Use Prepregs?⚙️ They shine brightest in small to medium production runs, where performance is king and the cost/performance balance still makes sense. Bonus: the processing is clean, safe, and straightforward a big plus in demanding environments. ...

UP Catalyst, Estonian deep-tech company converting industrial CO₂ emissions into battery-grade Graphite and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), is collaborating with South Korean industrial conglomerate SGC Energy to develop and commercialise its proprietary Molten Salt CO₂ Capture and Electrochemical Transformation (MSCC-ET) electrolysis technology in Korea. The partnership marks a significant step in UP Catalyst’s Asian expansion strategy, bringing its carbon-negative battery raw material production technology to South Korea, home to global battery manufacturers.   Partnership Scope  – The two companies will collaborate across four key areas: – Technology verification and performance evaluation – Deployment of a demonstration system in Korea for local sample production – Commercial-scale facility development serving the Korean CNT and graphite market – Exploration of future cooperation models including joint venture, technology licensing and joint participation in government support pr...

  NatureWorks Announces Grand Opening of Fully Integrated Ingeo™ Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand NatureWorks, the leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, today announced the grand opening of its new fully integrated Ingeo™ biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. The new site brings together lactic acid production derived from locally sourced sugarcane, lactide monomer production, and polymer manufacturing in a single, fully integrated complex. The facility represents a significant milestone for both NatureWorks and the broader biopolymers industry. The facility builds on more than two decades of Ingeo innovation and commercial production, further advancing NatureWorks’ ability to deliver high-performance, sustainable materials at global scale. As the first PLA manufacturer to establish a second production facility, this expansion underscores NatureWorks’ commitment to meeting growing global dem...