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UK aerospace partners are developing higher-rate thermoplastic composite manufacturing methods. Project OPTIMA connects specialist tapes, woven fabrics, automated forming and component-level digital product records in a two-year programme.
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Filtronic has secured its first geostationary satellite development contract overseas. The $0.3m award sits alongside a completed 200W amplifier system and new airborne radar work, extending the manufacturer’s high-frequency engineering portfolio.
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EXAIR has improved temperature control for sealed industrial electrical enclosures. Its redesigned ETC lets users adjust cooling activation and shutoff temperatures independently, helping reduce unnecessary compressed air consumption in Cabinet Cooler systems.
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Swiss timber producer plans new batteries for existing solar installation. Leimholz Haag is adding two SolarEdge commercial storage systems with approximately 394kWh of nominal capacity, seeking higher self-consumption and lower peak electricity demand at its processing site.
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FuelTech has developed new gas controls for marine LNG engines. The Mk V valve train addresses the 380-bar ME-GI 10.7 platform with revised internal flow passages and improved servicing access, while initial commercial deliveries are expected from the third quarter of 2027.
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LUT researchers have demonstrated thousand-volt alkaline electrolysis in laboratory tests. The series-connected arrangement combines ABB power electronics and Stargate Hydrogen equipment, with further research directed at electrical losses and the cost of industrial scale-up.
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IMDEA combines magnesium additive manufacturing with protective ceramic surface treatments. Researchers compared two alloys for biodegradable implants and reported substantially improved corrosion resistance after plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings.
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KION reports higher sales despite uneven industrial equipment demand conditions. Warehouse automation revenue rose 16.9% over nine months while industrial truck orders and cash flow came under pressure.
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AIXTRON reports sharply higher semiconductor equipment orders amid optical demand. Third-quarter intake rose 122%, with indium phosphide manufacturing systems underpinning a larger backlog and planned factory output increases.
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GKN secures aerospace process accreditation for laser wire deposition technology. Independent Nadcap assessment covers manufacturing controls and traceability, supporting future wider use of additively manufactured components in aerospace and defence.
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