Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

Toray Advanced Composites introduces Cetex PESU thermoplastic

Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite targets full circularity in aircraft interior applications, with FST, impact resistance and toughness features.

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Asahi Kasei launches Lastan flame-retardant nonwoven for EV battery packs

Optimal protection against flames and particle blasts, the oxidized acrylic fiber material is suitable for various EV battery pack components to protect against thermal runaway events.

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AIM3D announces Voxelfill resolves inhomogeneous strength of 3D printing

Validation of 80-100% tensile strength and comparability to injection molding via Voxelfill extrusion process was achieved through plastic and fiber-filled test series.

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CAMX

CAMX celebrates 10 years of innovation, growth in San Diego

The 2024 event saw an 11% increase in attendee traffic and exhibitor registration, supported by a comprehensive lineup of speakers, content and networking opportunities.

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ATL/AFP

Carbon Axis releases the AFP head XPlace mk3

This standalone version enables the user to easily integrate AFP technology into existing robots or gantry systems.

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Marine

Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat marks record trip across the Baltic

The electric vessel, claimed to be the first to cross the Baltic Sea, cuts traditional refueling needs in half, achieves 95% less operating costs, during the 150-nautical-mile journey.

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Aerospace

CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space

Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.

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Construction

Duplicor biocomposites to advance Netherlands housing construction

Holland Composites is developing bio-based, fire-resistant floor elements for the Aer housing concept, achieves milestone in supporting customer sustainability.

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Wind/Energy

U.S. DOE awards $3.6 million in final phase of wind turbine recycling project

Six U.S. companies have proven their recycling technologies for composites and rare earth elements, and will be supported for relevant scale demonstration and validation.

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Pressure Vessels

Kineco Exel to manufacture pultruded carbon fiber planks for Vestas

Bidding process win builds on existing multi-year contract with the global wind turbine company for the supply of spar cap components. 

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Aerospace

GKN Aerospace expands aeroengines facility in Sweden

Digitized fabrication processes and enhanced production capacity to meet growing ramp-up for aeroengines, composites-intensive and otherwise.

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Recycling

HRC, Airbus LSC launch aircraft dismantling, recycling project

The first project is underway to recover carbon fiber used in an A330-200 aircraft, which will then be regenerated for other end uses by HRC.

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