Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Boeing machinists approve third proposed contract, end strike

The labor standoff, the first in 16 years, is the latest setback in a volatile year for the aerospace company.

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Aerospace

Safran invests over €1 billion to develop LEAP engine MRO network

The engine-maker is scaling up global MRO capabilities with several facility builds and company acquisitions to keep pace with expected demand in the narrowbody aircraft market.

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Epoxies

Belzona highlights composite wrap system designed for aqueous environments

Belzona 1984, a surface-tolerant epoxy resin, enables repair and restoration of holed, weakened and corroded pipe and tank walls that are damp, wet or underwater.

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University of Bristol launches composite materials to space for ISS testing

Next-gen carbon fiber materials will be tested under extreme conditions for 12-18 months to determine their viability in space for use in future space bases, interplanetary travel.

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Trends

Škoda Motorsport partners with Bcomp for Enyaq RS Race program

Growing on success with the Fabia RS Rally2 racing model, Škoda’s Enyaq RS Race electric SUV design incorporates key flax fiber interior and exterior components.

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Consumer

Arris debuts consumer-driven brand for carbon fiber tech

Limited-edition products, from footwear to phone cases, will be available through Aurorra by Arris.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic makes progress in flight speed records, Overture airliner development

Sixth flight reaching Mach 0.67, equipment installation in North Carolina facility and fuselage panel fabrication testing move supersonic travel plans forward.

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Virtek, Creaform join forces to grow vision systems innovation

Ametek acquires Virtek Vision, combining 3D measurement with laser projection and AI-powered vision solutions for next-gen manufacturing.

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Thermoplastics

Corebon, Composite Braiding partner to enhance TPC manufacturing

Collaboration aims to overcome production limitations with tubular thermoplastic composites (TPC) by using induction-heated tooling and high-quality commingled braids.

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FRP Rebar

ExxonMobil announces licensing agreement to expand GFRP rebar processing tech

ExxonMobil acquires exclusive overseas licensing rights for Neuvokas’ proprietary manufacturing process, expanding to global markets.

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Automotive

Aptera completes function test for first production-intent sEV

First initial testing of the production vehicle’s BinC composite body structure, drivetrain and battery pack demonstrates progress toward real-world validation.

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Thermoplastics

Toray Advanced Composites expands continuous fiber TPC capacity, capabilities

Assets, technology and IP acquisition of Colorado-based Gordon Plastics will enhance Toray’s product portfolio, growing its ability to support emerging markets in thermoplastic composites.

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Composite raw materials