Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting

Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.

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Composites 4.0

General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

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Construction

U.S. grant is awarded for patented SIP composites formwork system

ConTech stay-in-place (SIP) technology, made from recycled composite materials, replaces the use of reinforcing steel in the construction of flat, elevated concrete surfaces.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Natural mineral fiber biocomposite via AFP enhances implant integration

Arctic Biomaterials produces high-quality composite biomaterials incorporating a natural mineral fiber that is useful in medical and healthcare-related fields.

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Molds/Tools

Juggerbot 3D announces MSU, ORNL as partners for hybrid LFAM composites project

Air Force-funded initiative looks to LFAM thermoset, thermoplastic advancement for fast, inexpensive composite tooling production.  

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Thermoplastics

Arkema, Sireg Geotech introduce bendable rebar

Sireg Glasspree TP bars, manufactured with Elium thermoplastic resin provides the construction industry with a recyclable, strong and energy-efficient rebar option over steel.

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Reaction Dynamics earns CSA grant for composite propellant tanks, hybrid rocket fuel

The $1.5 million grant boosts the Canadian company’s goal to advance its Aurora orbital launch vehicle program.

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Carbon Fibers

An outlook on China’s carbon fiber market

This analysis sheds additional light on the insights, observations and data shared in ATA Industrial Group’s carbon fiber market report on global and Chinese industry players.

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Recycling

Stratview Research releases carbon fiber recycling outlook report

Stratview gives a commercial perspective on the challenges and opportunities present in the evolving carbon fiber recycling industry.

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Aerospace

Loop Technology completes installation of composite preformer with long-reach robots 

Delivery of 21-meter track, industrial robot arms and new cutting equipment enable the manufacture of large composite aerostructures at the Loop Technology Centre.

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AI-powered functionalities streamline Vericut knowledge accessibility

Vericut Intelligence (VI) and Vericut Assistant (VA) will act as knowledge and application hubs for Vericut software users to simplify information access.

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Hydrogen Storage

Agreement provides framework for commercial aerospace tech research 

RTX’s Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft enhance collaboration on high-speed intelligent inspection systems to enhance composite materials development, hydrogen propulsion, industrial design and more.

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