Innovation competition and Imoca christening => September news
It is a new pride for all our team: C3 Technologies is the winner of a nautical innovation competition, jointly organized by the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and the Sud-Ouest newspaper. This Trophy, whose award ceremony took place during the Grand[...]
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New IMOCAs and naval battles in the Channel => summer review !
While most companies were adopting a quieter summer rhythm and there were successive departures on holiday, offshore racing was in full swing. A brief chronology of the facts selected by C3 Technologies 😉 July 18: The Arkéa-Paprec, the 2nd new[...]
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A moment of fo(i)lly ?
They are drawing attention to the next Vendée Globe and are getting more and more involved in any new boat design, foils are the focus of all attention. These appendages that allow you to rise above the waves have been[...]
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The newborn of the luxurious Gunboat catamarans
The Gunboat brand, which has been part of the Grand Large Yachting group since 2016, launched its first Gunboat 68 on January 17th. Gunboat is a reference in the field of fast cruising and luxury catamarans and this latest model[...]
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Charal rocket ready for take-off
August 21st in Brittany, the boat Charal (member of IMOCA category which major event is the Vendee Globe) touched the water for the first time. She is the first of new generation units to be built for the Vendee Globe[...]
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GA20 roll out ceremony
(photo : Jean-Marie BUIGNET, CEO of C3 Technologies on the left with Songhua Zhu, CEO of Guanyi Aviation) On may 21st the GA20 spreads out its wings for the first time on Guanyi aviation factory’s tarmac in Nanchang (China). This[...]
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At the JEC World 2018
Even without an exhibitor booth, C3 Technologies enjoyed good visibility with 2 achievements displayed at the unmissable event of the composite, the JEC World. This show dedicated to composite material industry gathered from March 6th to 8th a large proportion[...]
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46D 16H 40M
He broke the solo round the world record ! François Gabart (34 years) aboard Macif trimaran just finished in 42 days 16 hours 40 minutes a sailing around the world trip and cut the (virtual) finish line off Brest. He[...]
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First shipping to China
On the 7th of december, first parts for GA20 program were picked up at our premises. This aircraft conceived by the chinese firm Jiangxi Guanyi Aviation is a 4-seater intended for a private use. The different composite elements are gathered in[...]
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The launch of Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
On Monday July 17th the brand new Maxi-trimaran Edmond de Rothschild, designed by Gitana Team in partnership with the architect Guillaume Verdier, touched the water for the first time. Innovative boat, designed for flying offshore -when conditions allow- with her[...]
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Back to the Paris Air Show
For this edition, C3 Technologies is back as exhibitor on the Paris Air Show. Inside the collective booth Aerospace Valley, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions, we have our own space to spotlight our knowledge in composite parts manufacturing. This show is[...]
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New CNC milling machine
To support the significant increase of its activities, C3 Technologies has invested in a new CNC machine which is now operational. This 3 axis milling unit replaces the previous one (still in collaboration with Mecanumeric) but has superior properties for[...]
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The one-shot wing is out of the mould
Within the framework of the manufacturing of Elixir’s twoseater aircraft, C3 Technologies continues to produce moulds and parts with an important step, the first wing. This wing, despite its key role in the aircraft, represents a real innovation in the aeronautical[...]
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carbon also for high-end pleasure boat !
Parts for racing boats, airplanes but also high-end pleasure boats share the use of carbon and high-tech processes. Beyond very good mechanical properties for a very light weight, this material shows an aesthetic interest which is another benefit in the pleasure[...]
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Fuselage is underway
Fuselage shapes for the Elixir Aircraft have been delivered at our premises. It is the first step into the production process for fuselage moulds. We keep working at a good pace on all the toolings for the airplane. Begining of[...]
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Objective : EN 9100 quality certification
On the 1st of june took place the official kick-off meeting for certification project at C3 Technologies, gathering all employees of the company. The goal is to be certified EN 9100 during 2017. With its involvement in the production of[...]
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First moulds for Elixir Aircraft
After many hours of design, meeting, manufacturing, the wing tool (made of 2 half moulds) for the Elixir Aircraft has been finished at the premises of C3 Technologies. This achievement represents a key milestone in the project. Production of tools[...]
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Boats keep cutting the finishing line – The Transat Bakerly
Started from Plymouth on May 2nd, skippers cross the line one after another at New York City, achieving a difficult race. The first to finish was François Gabart aboard Macif trimaran, in the Ultime category. Close behind is Thomas Coville[...]
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New equipments and facilities
Afer almost a year of work, C3 Technologies doubled its facilities surface and has new equipments to increase productivity and improve work conditions. An opening ceremony gathering officials, customers, suppliers and other partners has been the opportunity to unveil those[...]
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