Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Marine

Mel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs

Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.

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Aerospace

Rocket Lab completes second PRE-FIRE rocket launch

The second of two Electron launches for NASA successfully lifted off and deployed a climate monitoring satellite just 11 days after the first launch.  

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Trillium selects INEOS for next sustainable acrylonitrile facility

INEOS, backing 75% of the world’s operating acrylonitrile capacity, will establish the conversion of plant-based glycerol into acrylonitrile in early 2025.

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Aerospace

Skydweller Aero conducts solar-powered carbon fiber aircraft flight

Skydweller is a large-scale autonomous aircraft made for long-duration missions.

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High-temperature, fire-resistant materials bridge CFRP and CMC gap

CAMX 2024: Pyromeral Technology features its Pyromeral family of fiber-reinforced materials — PyroKarb, PyroSic and PyroXide — with novel ceramic matrices achieving high-temperature capabilities.

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Aerospace

Airbus to establish aerospace Tech Hub in Japan

Topics identified for the Tech Hub include composite materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation.

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Sensors

Gill highlights custom sensors expertise with industry flexibility

Product offering encompasses specialist level sensing, condition monitoring, position sensors and engine control products for composites-based applications.

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Aerospace

Boeing to invest $240 million in Québec-based aerospace

Investments include a Canadian Aerospace Development Centre, as well as collaboration in Wisk Aero’s eVTOL development and Héroux-Devtek’s landing gear research.

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Aerospace

Kordsa opens technical center in California for composite materials

Santa Ana location will focus on materials development specifically for aviation and space sectors, acting as a collaborative space with universities and research institutes, as well as Kordsa’s other facility locations.

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Trelleborg expands capabilities through U.S. Innovation Center

Core competencies, from toolmaking and secondary operations to materials science, which includes fiber-reinforced thermoplastics molding, will address customer needs from design through to serial production.

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DARPA shows concepts for future VTOL uncrewed aerial systems

X-plane designs from an array of startup and legacy companies aim to benefit Navy, other services.

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Trends

Arris co-founder develops composite rock climbing gear

Passion for rock climbing leads to durable, 30% lighter cam using Additive Molding.

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