Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor

Pressure Vessels 25 Apr 2019

Innovating composites to open new markets

From machine tools to trainer jets, CompoTech develops new design and process solutions.

Nanomaterials 16 Apr 2019

Alpine Advanced Materials licenses Lockheed thermoplastic nanocomposite

Proven in military aerospace parts, the HX5 product targets metal replacement in single-aisle jetliners.

Aerospace 9 Apr 2019

SAE and NCAMP to develop aerospace material and process standards

The collaboration will develop global material and process specifications for advanced materials, including composites, in the aerospace and air transport industries.

Design/Simulation 8 Apr 2019

Skeleton design enables more competitive composite autostructures

New approach combines thermoplastic pultrusions with injection overmolding in a two-step, 75-second process.

Core 5 Apr 2019

JEC World 2019: Cevotec engine nacelle demonstrator

Automated layup of multiple materials onto honeycomb core for 3D parts proven with Safran Nacelles collaboration.

Aerospace 3 Apr 2019

Institut de Soudure Group, Malaysian government to establish composites and NDT training

Composite Integrity division will work with MARA agency to improve aviation part maintenance skills in Malaysia.

Out of Autoclave 29 Mar 2019

More details on MAI Skelett design process

The MAI Skelett project developed a thermoplastic composite roof structure that outperforms carbon fiber/epoxy design, including crash load level, energy absoprtion and BIW integrity.

Aerospace 25 Mar 2019

Markforged raises $82 million to expand product line

The continuous fiber composite 3D printing pioneer will use capital to accelerate mass production printers, global expansion and new materials, such as FR aerocomposites.

Automotive 18 Mar 2019

Fiberject process achieves 3D thermoplastic cosmetic carbon parts

Mubea Carbo Tech develops manufacturing of complex-shaped, fully integrated and high-accuracy cosmetic CFRP components for high volumes using a thermoplastic matrix.

Out of Autoclave 14 Feb 2023

Recycled thermoplastic composites for production

Multi-year R&D at ThermoPlastic composites Applications Center (TPAC), TenCate and Clean Sky 2 demonstrate economic advantage of serial production using recycled materials.