Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Aerospace manufacturer meets increased demand with Plataine

Plataine’s AI-based solution, incorporated into the composite aerostructure manufacturer’s cutting and kitting operations, increased production throughput, material use, improved quality and reduced errors.

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SAMPE launches new report on the state of the technology industry

The inaugural release of SoTIR, in conjunction with a free summer webinar series, summarizes the latest composite and advanced materials industry advancements and trends.

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Pressure Vessels

Exel Composites becomes APQP4Wind member for wind industry

APQP4Wind’s quality assurance methodology is designed to reduce risk and lower the costs of poor quality, which Exel plans to apply to all of its global wind production sites where composite components are manufactured.

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Continuous fiber AM platform achieves cost-competitive, structural parts

CAMX 2023: 9T Labs displays its Additive Fusion Technology (AFT) Red Series platform and real-world applications, in addition to announcing new collaborations and its first Sustainability Report.  

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People in composites: June 2023

This month’s roundup includes new personnel announcements made by Archer Aviation, ORNL and Bye Aerospace.

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Adhesives

Henkel celebrates 100 years of its Adhesive Technologies business

The German company recognizes how far it has come since its founding, from development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments.

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Thermoplastics

Daher confirms continuation of R&D efforts for thermoplastic composites

Mobilized by numerous thermoplastics programs, an innovation center and a new strategic plan, Daher advances its dedication to lighter, stronger aerostructures to meet decarbonization goals.

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Aerospace

VoltAero debuts Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft

The first member in the Cassio airplane family offers a clean-sheet airframe design, proprietary hybrid propulsion and sustainable fuel operation. Flight testing and certification are anticipated for late 2023 into 2024.

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Polymer Resources completes resin compounding facility expansion

A 40% capacity increase for high-quality engineered resins compounding — available unfilled and with fiber reinforcement — and expanded plastic recycling at the Rochester, New York facility address customer needs for enhanced supply and sustainability.

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AutoFlight, Groupe ADP to conduct experimental piloted eVTOL flights

The recently unveiled Prosperity I aircraft, targeting affordable urban and regional flights, will be tested under real-world conditions during the 2023 Paris Olympic and Paralymic Games at the Pontoise vertiport.

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Carbon Fibers

Cycle Inspect, UNSW investigate carbon fiber bicycle damage

The collaborative research initiative will explore the prevalence and impact of structural damage in carbon fiber bicycles currently in use by the general public, assessing the magnitude of the issue and raising awareness.

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CAMX

Online Masters program is geared toward flexible, affordable learning

CAMX 2023: The Master of Science in Systems Engineering program offered at Weber State University enables those enrolled a modular learning experience with industry-relevant content for career advancement opportunities.

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