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JEC

CW presents post-JEC 2024 highlights

CW editors bring you their account of prominent materials, technologies and equipment trends seen at this year’s JEC World event in Paris.

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Natural Fibers

Bcomp closes $40 million Series C funding to accelerate flax fiber adoption

New funding round supports enhanced production capacity, commercial automotive opportunities and new market support for flax fiber-based composite solutions.

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Graphene Composites announces approval of Heat Management Systems patent

Thermal management patent describes an engineered, potentially self-powered nanomaterial design that could efficiently transfer thermal energy to better protect vehicle applications.

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Trends

Lilium begins composite battery packs production for Lilium Jet

First units off the battery assembly line in Munich will be used for verification testing ahead of first piloted flight, targeted for end of 2024.

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Construction

Sustainable Infrastructure Systems creates fiber-reinforced post-consumer plastic structural panels

Australian composites manufacturer offers a scalable building solution, already established in a pedestrian bridge application, to tackle unprocessed soft plastics waste.

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Hexcel appoints Tom Gentile as CEO and president

Hexcel hires the former president and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems as Nick Stanage transitions to an executive chairman role.

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Wind/Energy

GWEC 2024 report highlights positive momentum in wind installation

Global Wind Report describes a record year for wind energy in 2023, but highlights the need for policy-driven action to meet COP28 and 1.5°C pathway targets.

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Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace achieves certification for carbon fiber wildfire suppression system

T1000-E aerial firefighting technology earns supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for installation on Airbus Super Puma helicopters.

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CGTech partners with reseller 3DCAD

Vericut’s simulation, validation and enhancement capabilities will be extended to a wider range of organizations based in Mexico.

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Büfa brings sustainable resins portfolio to composites customers

Polyester resin distributor and manufacture introduces a product portfolio and new label, Büfa-future, all geared toward more environmentally suitable market practices.

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