Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

G6 Materials enters collaboration agreement with MADE Advanced Materials

The “Collaborative Project” is intended to explore the possibility of using fiber-reinforced composites with graphene-enhanced resin.  

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Aerospace

Stellantis to build Midnight eVTOL aircraft with Archer

Stellantis is to contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital, in addition to help stand up Archer’s new composites manufacturing facility, with the ultimate goal of becoming Archer’s exclusive contract manufacturer.  

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9T Labs achieves ISO 9001 certification

Quality management system standards spotlight the company’s commitment to quality 3D-printed composite products and services.  

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Plasmatreat Openair-Plasma offers safe surface cleaning, activation

The atmospheric plasma solutions include high-efficiency plasma cleaning, activation and nanocoating of surfaces.

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L&L Special Furnace announces change in ownership

Industrial equipment supplier has been acquired by Specialized Thermal Solutions Inc. in Ashton, Pa., U.S.  

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Defense

U.S. Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter

The decision is expected to increase production to more than 20 heavy-lift composites-intensive helicopters annually in the coming years.  

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Aerospace

Natilus partners with Janicki for blended wing autonomous aircraft

The Tier 1 supplier will design, fabricate and provide quality assurance of primary composite structures for the Natilus N3.8T prototype, to be used for air freight transport.  

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia receives CAA approval for next phase of hydrogen-electric test flights

ZeroAvia closed off 2022 by securing Part 21 permit to fly for retrofitted Dornier 228, following successful ground testing campaign.   

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Hydrogen Storage

U.S. administration to issue $750 million to accelerate clean hydrogen technologies

Funding will advance advance electrolysis technology, drive down clean hydrogen and fuel cell costs, provide long-term support for hydrogen support and other industry deployments.  

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Wind/Energy

New Vestas business provides automated blade leading edge maintenance solution

BladeRobots is a standalone business developing a wireless, automated robot that can reportedly provide maintenance up to four times faster than traditional methods.  

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Rolls-Royce prepares UltraFan technology demonstrator for testing

The UltraFan aeroengine, with a fan diameter of 140 inches, is designed with a suite of technologies to contribute to fuel efficiency for narrowbody and widebody aircraft.  

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Automotive

Forvia launches Materi’act brand to develop, produce sustainable materials

Materi’act to propose materials including low CO2 carbon fibers, bio-based and carbon-capturing compounds and more, with up to 85% CO2 reduction.  

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