Utah's advanced technology ecosystem brings aerospace, composites and elite sport together ahead of the 2034 Olympic Winter Games
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 47G, USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS), Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions today announced a new partnership bringing together advanced materials, engineering and manufacturing expertise to support the development of next generation cowlings for USA bobsleds. The partnership was announced at 47G's annual Zero Gravity Summit, held as part of Hard Tech Week in Salt Lake City.
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