Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Aerospace

FAA approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer

The FAA’s approval enables Archer to move toward its goal of obtaining an FAA Type Certification for its composite all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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Mass Transit

Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040

Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028. 

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Revolution Composites

Revolution Composites’ triaxial braiding process uses a wide range of fibers for for thrusters, nozzles and conical shapes in spaceflight.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Rexco

Rexco’s line of release agents are suitable for the creation of both production plugs and finished parts. Products the company features are Partall Film #10 polyvinyl alcohol barrier coating and Partall Paste #2 paste mold release wax.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Precision Roll Grinders

Precision Roll Grinders’ custom machining and grinding capabilities enable tolerances up to 40 millionths of an inch.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc.

Magnolia 7018 A/B is a two-component syntactic epoxy adhesive designed with high strength and flame-retardant properties.

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Fabrics/Preforms

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG

Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Elemental Coatings

Elemental Coatings’ products minimize ice buildup, improve safety, decrease downtime and mitigate the high cost of many de-icing practices.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Calyxia

Calyxia's microencapsulation technology can protect reactive, functional and optical additives even in extreme temperature and shear processing conditions.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: University of Dayton, ZSK

The University of Dayton Research Institute and ZSK Embroidery Machines’ collaborative booth showcases the latest developments in tailored fiber placement equipment and technology.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Mallinda Inc.

Vitrimax is Mallinda’s new platform chemistry of reprocessable thermoset resins, which enable processing and re-processing capabilities for thermoset composite applications.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibitor preview: AGC Chemicals

AGC Chemicals’ Fluon+ fluoropolymers are ideal for composites applications that require a durable, lightweight material, such as automobiles, aircraft and sports products.

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Composite raw materials
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures
prepeg and slit tape products