Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Nominations are open for SPE Thermoformer of the Year award

Potential candidates will be accepted until Oct. 18 for the SPE Thermoforming Conference in May 2025.

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America’s Cup showcases composites-intensive AC40 foiling yacht designs

This year’s Youth America’s Cup and Puig Women’s America’s Cup teams are supported by North Sails, Southern Spars and Future Fibres.

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Aerospace

Uavos OEM program enables high-efficiency CFRP rotor blades

Development of new all-composite helicopter retrofit blades with stainless steel leading edges highlights the company’s focus on greater operational efficiency and high resistance to harsh environments.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option

Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.

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Glass Fibers

Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability

Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.

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Aerospace

Initial build has begun for Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 fixed-wing aircraft

Zero-emissions, low-drag and low-noise composite aircraft is being constructed and assembled in the company’s Denver facilities, targeting aviation training.

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Core

Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core

Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.

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Parker Hannifin to sell NA Composites, Fuel Containment Division

Composites, fuel tanks and bladders manufacturing division will be divested to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.

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Defense

Orbital Composites wins AFWERX award for Starfighter drone fleet

Under the TACFI contract, Orbital is implementing the AMCM process to build 3D printed composite multi-mission UAS aircraft, surpassing $10 million in government awards.

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Core

Persico Group advances SMART rotomolding cell automation

SMART technology, used for the production of structural and soluble thermoplastic cores, integrates robotics, direct tool heating.

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Trends

BMW, Toyota to launch FCEV with composite H2 tanks in 2028

Global automotive manufacturers are preparing for series production of FCEV passenger vehicle option based on jointly developed powertrain technology.

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Digitization

Digitized material shipment process improves MRAS aerostructures operations

Digital Passport technology by Plataine shortens receiving process to minutes, enhances quality and supply chain collaboration.

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