Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

TISICS landing gear sparks shift in aviation lightweighting

Ceramic fiber-reinforced metal composite technology has the potential to enables rapid decarbonization of aircraft fleets through landing gear, wing components, hydrogen storage, engines and future blended wing aircraft.

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Hydrogen Storage

Polar Technology, Moog Controls to develop H2 storage solution

“Hydrogen in a Box,” is an integrated hydrogen storage and management solution that will enable efficient packaging of Type III and Type IV vessels.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia, MHIRJ assess retrofit approach for hydrogen-electric regional jets

The first phase of technical study confirms the feasibility of hydrogen-electric-powered CRJ aircraft.

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Filament Winding

Roth introduces multi-spindle gantry filament winder concept

The filament winding expert’s new design is adaptable to individual requirements, is suitable for a variety of component applications and offers additional options for process data acquisition.

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Aerospace

Solvay, Spirit collaborate to accelerate composites adoption

Solvay and Spirit AeroSystems have cemented their research and technology relationship on the development of composite aerostructures, to take place in Prestwick, Scotland. 

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AutoFlight Prosperity I enters the eVTOL market

The eVTOL’s full-scale interior and exterior design by Frank Stephenson Design is being showcased at the 2023 Paris Air Show. 

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Glass Fibers

Dura Platform features anti-slip surface composition

Tri-Tone Grit increases the slip resistance and natural look of Dura Composite’s fiberglass panels for rail applications, as depicted by their installation at Honeybourne Station in the U.K.

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JEC

CompositesWorld presents JEC 2023 recap

Post-show, CW editors share key trends in materials, technologies and equipment seen on the show floor from well-established and newer companies alike.  

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Prepregs

Hexcel launches novel RTM resin, rapid-cure prepreg for aerospace

HexPly M51 prepreg and HiFlow HF610F-2 resin add to Hexcel’s delivery of faster cure cycles and thus higher production build rates.

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GKN Aerospace to provide aerospace expertise for Supernal eVTOL vehicle

GKN’s supply of lightweight aerostructures, EWIS and maturation of high-rate manufacturing technologies will lay the foundation for scaled AAM manufacturing.

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Aerospace

FACC wins Austria’s 2023 Innovation Award 

Consistent development of new technologies, production processes and materials push FACC to the forefront of sustainable aviation. 

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United Airlines, Eve Air Mobility to bring eVTOL flights to San Francisco

Eve’s efficient transportation option will expand electric air commuting options in the Bay Area after its entry into service in 2026.

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