Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight

Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.

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Thermoplastics

NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion

Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.  

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UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record

Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.

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Aerospace

Submit abstract to speak at CW New Space Tech Days in November

One-day online event in winter 2024 will feature six presentations exploring the increasing importance of composites in the evolving space market. Abstract deadline is July 5.

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CAMX

Maurice Conti to deliver CAMX 2024 keynote address

A futurist and innovation executive, Conti will bring his insights and vision to the stage at this year’s North American composites trade show.  

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Aerospace

Gulfstream supplier awards recognize ACT Aerospace

Advanced composites manufacturer was presented with 2023 Supplier of the Year, Suppler and Small Business of the Year and the 2022-2023 Above and Beyond Award.

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MVP facility expansion strengthens Tennessee manufacturing operations

Relocation of its manufacturing center to the East Tennessee facility boosts capacity by 25%, facilitates more process, decision-making and collaborative flow. 

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Automotive

SPE ACCE welcomes students to submit poster competition abstracts

The ACCE provides students with a chance to present their work in composites to industry experts. Posters are due July 1, 2024.  

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Thermoplastics

TPRC announces press forming dataset publication

Recent research by academia aimed to validate composite forming simulations for press forming UD thermoplastic composite laminates.

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Hydrogen Storage

Verne receives Alberta Innovates award to demonstrate CcH2

Funded project will demonstrate the performance benefits of cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for Class 8 trucking and other heavy-duty transportation sectors.

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SAMPE North America announces 2025 conference location

Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as the 2025 conference’s location for the area’s strong ties to automotive and aerospace manufacturing activities and modern conveniences.

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Aerospace

NASA launches composite solar sail into space

Sunlight-based propulsion system, supported by carbon fiber-reinforced booms, will undergo weeks-long testing to demonstrate and verify its capabilities.

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