Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Grace Nehls joined CompositesWorld and MoldMaking Technology as managing editor of print production in 2020. She has a degree in creative writing from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio, U.S.).

NIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing

In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.

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Automotive

Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy

An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient. 

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Aerospace

Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration

Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.

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Aerospace

Mejzlik Propellers is the main propeller supplier for Dufour Aero2

Carbon fiber fixed-pitch propeller blades are customized for the drone’s lift and cruise requirements, adds to the aircraft’s already extensive composites use.

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Dura Composites earns U.K. business award for low embodied carbon GFRP products

Nationally recognized King’s Award for Enterprise highlights Dura’s composite walkway grating products for their sustainability credentials.

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Envalior opens Indiana distribution center to support advanced materials

The distribution center will serve growing demand across various industries with efficient and effective logistics solutions.

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Glass Fibers

Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit

Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

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Aerospace

ÉireComposites signs extended contract for Spirit aerostructure programs

Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.

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Natural Fibers

Business incubator Chemovator invests in Heartland’s natural fiber additives

The Michigan company, producing hemp-based natural fiber materials, is the latest addition to Chemovator’s program supporting early stage startups in the chemical industry.

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Wind/Energy

NREL integrates robotics into wind turbine blade production

Research enables successful automation in post-molding manufacturing operations, which could lead to more competitive U.S.-based blade manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Eviation completes conceptual design review of Alice aircraft

The all-electric company moves closer to commercialization, confirming an aircraft configuration that is both certifiable and can streamline manufacturing.

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Consumer

AOC and partners achieve styrene-free composite RV roof

Indupol, Büfa and AOC brought their materials and fabrication know-how to yield a styrene-free gelcoat and RTM formulation for the manufacture of luxury vehicle roofs.

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