Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks

Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.

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Mechnano trademarks CNT dispersion process for AM materials

D’Func dispersions eliminate clumped and roped CNTs, leading to increased electrical and mechanical performance in 3D-printed parts.

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Marine

Gazelle Wind Power unveils third-generation floating offshore wind platform 

On top of reducing cost and taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure, the enhanced, modular design incorporates a dynamic mooring system and geometry that minimizes environmental impact.

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Shapiro, Re:Build Manufacturing announce $81 million investment for manufacturing center creation

Collaboration between the Commonwealth, Re:Build Manufacturing and RIDC is the latest economic development project that will expand innovation-focused manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania.

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Joby extends Agility Prime contract for eVTOL aircraft delivery

Joby’s contract with the U.S. Air Force is now valued at up to $131 million following a $55 million extension that includes provision of up to nine Joby aircraft, two of which will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base.

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Carbon Fibers

SHD, Lineat signs terms for sustainable carbon fiber composites

Alignment of “recycled” and waste carbon fiber material via a patented manufacturing technology process will encourage more sustainable, circular composite materials development.

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Marine

Artemis Technologies launches new all-electric foiling water taxi

A more environmentally conscious luxury water transportation option, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, with its composite/metallic foils, combines a sleek style with a high-performance flight control system.

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Orbital Composites licenses AMCM technology 

Additive manufacturing compression molding (AMCM), co-developed with ORNL, combines robotic AM and continuous fiber technologies to revolutionize high-volume composites manufacturing.

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Natural Fibers

Porcher Industries strengthens partnership with Terre de Lin

Technical and commercial cooperation enables Terre de Lin to deliver flax rovings to Porcher for the production of woven Polypreg Flax/TP composite reinforcements.

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Automotive

Bio-inspired EV underbody panel developed by TPI Composites, Helicoid Industries

Composite underbody panel for battery pack protection, made of stacked multiaxial noncrimp fabric, will serve high-volume commercial and automotive markets.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE 2023 innovative parts competition is open for nominations

Any register conference participant may nominate original equipment, aftermarket or prototype composite parts for automotive, truck and UAM applications by July 30, 2023.

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Collaboration between NCC, UKAEA to develop fusion-grade SiC/SiC composites

High-volume composites development for future fusion power reactors under HASTE-F program accelerates U.K.’s net-zero energy generation, drives transformation in industries that use high-temperature CMCs.

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Composite raw materials
CAMX 2024
VersaMix® meter mix system
High-Performance Composites
Aerospace prepreg and carbon fiber