Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Plana, Gloria Aviation to provide AAM industry training

Korean composite aircraft developer and education institute join forces to establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM aviation pilots.

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Automotive

Omni Tank composite road tanker boosts payload capacity

Australian composites innovator launches a triple road-train tanker with highly specialized Mold-in-Baffles and CFRP tanks to offer stronger, safer and more economic liquid transport for the mineral processing industry.

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Modulus launches professional platform exclusively for advanced materials

The new community platform aims to provide members with a centralized hub of industry content and a more focused networking for more meaningful industry advancement.

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Carbon Fibers

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

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CAMX

AI-based production scheduling and IIoT increase productivity

CAMX 2023: Plataine’s Production Scheduler is an intelligent and intuitive solution that combines advanced tools and algorithms for a dynamic production planning approach. 

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Aerospace

Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse-based A320 final assembly line

Final assembly line will contribute to A320 Family production rate increase of 75 aircraft/month in 2026, adding to Airbus’ 10 assembly sites.

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CAMX

Reusable vacuum bagging solutions for composite applications

CAMX 2023: Smartech underscores its industrial reusable vacuum bagging products for reduced waste, easy debulking and the capability to be used for complex projects.

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Automation

Broetje-Automation presents automated sealing solutions for aerocomposites

Versatile and precise system options, whether semi- or fully automated, can be tailored to individual process requirements for composite or metallic materials, ultimately reducing process steps, labor hours and cost.

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Norco facility completes three-year AS9100 certification cycle

The composites manufacturer’s Winfrith location receives its third successful audit citing good practices and high standards maintenance.

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Aalto HAPS extends Zephyr UAS connectivity to the Caribbean

An MOU signed with Bermuda-based Paradise Mobile develops stratospheric 4G/5G connectivity solutions for the region using the composite Zephyr solar-powered aircraft.

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Marine

FASTSHIP project to develop novel technologies for cleaner shipping

ÉireComposites and the University of Galway have won funding to develop a solution using composites that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or designed into new ships for faster, cleaner and cheaper shipping transportation.

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Marine

Nlcomp launches recyclable composite sailing boat Ecoracer30

Italian startup featured its 30-foot sustainable production boat at the Ocean Race Grand Finale in Genoa, Italy, citing the challenges, highlights and future related to its development.

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