Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Markforged Simulation software features virtual testing capability

Virtual testing validates the strength of advanced composite parts and automatically optimizes print parameters to help lower cost and speed production.  

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Re-Wind Network publishes second edition of repurposed wind blade design catalog

The fall/autumn 2022 Design Catalog presents designs and details of structures and products made from end-of-life repurposed wind turbine blades, with a new section on marine structures.  

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Oerlikon Balzers DLC coating extends life, performance of sliding ceramic, metallic and polymer components

A thin, hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, ta-C, decreases the coefficient of friction (COF) of components to nearly zero, while increasing wear resistance.  

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Future Materials Group publishes market update report for advanced materials sector

Half-year review examines the advanced material sector’s response to macroeconomic headwinds, supply chain challenges and geopolitical concerns.  

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ASTM proposes standard related to bolted joint properties

Composites material standard will support bolted joint testing, consolidate test specimen design content.  

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Sustainability

Bio-Sep propels sustainable composites development via forestry-produced biochemicals

Joint industry project with iCAST, NCC and University of Bath to produce and test bio-based composites from cellulose and lignin sawdust, replace fossil-derived ingredients.  

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RTM

Ulster University, Synthesites advance intelligent cure monitoring

Research collaboration to enable active control and optimization for RTM process for composite structures manufacture.  

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Sustainability

Composites UK announces 2022 industry award winners

Industry trade association reveals the winners and runner-ups offering composites innovations in materials, manufacture, design, sustainability and more.  

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Aerospace

FACC records significant revenue increase in Q3 2022

Revenue of €419.6 million is driven by increased demand for new and low-emissions aircraft and acquired space- and UAM-related projects.  

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Aerospace

Jekta Switzerland unveils composites-intensive 19-seat seaplane design

Jekta says its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft could revive the economy of coastal and island states while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  

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Aerospace

Archer, United Airlines reveal first specified eVTOL route in the U.S.

Proposed commercial route will connect Newark Liberty International Airport to Downtown Manhattan Heliport using the all-electric Midnight aircraft.  

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Helicoid Industries releases three use cases of Helicoid technology

Use case applications with Helicoid technology implementation demonstrated mechanical performance improvements, such as impact resistance and strength.  

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