Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Materials Testing 22 Feb 2023

Pyromeral mineral composites demonstrate resistance to thermal runaway

PyroKarb, a carbon fiber-reinforced glass-ceramic, has been demonstrated to withstand the high temperatures of open flame during a thermal runaway event in eVTOL batteries with little to no damage.

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Aerospace 22 Feb 2023

Australian eVTOL aircraft Vertiia completes maiden flight

AMSL Aero takes new steps toward additional testing and CASA certification for the long-range, box-wing-designed aircraft that will aid aeromedical, cargo, emergency and regional air mobility.

Sustainability 22 Feb 2023

Toray establishes new research facility fostering sustainable manufacturing innovation

Nagoya-based facility will be a hub for customer and academia collaboration and global R&D to accelerate Toray’s green transformation and explore advanced materials for myriad advanced mobility applications.

Aerospace 21 Feb 2023

ATC Manufacturing, Boeing expand long-term thermoplastic composites agreement

With this contract expansion, the Post Falls-based composites manufacturer now supplies parts for all active Boeing commercial aircraft programs.

Aerospace 21 Feb 2023

HyImpulse, Adamant Composites linerless CFRP tank passes hydrostatic burst test

The liquid oxygen (LOX) tank, to be used in a HyImpulse smallsat launch vehicle, demonstrates the ability to withstand pressures well beyond the limits of its intended use.

Infusion 20 Feb 2023

Haydale graphene contributes to stronger, lighter sea kayaks

Bespoke mechanical graphene masterbatch was effectively used in a resin infusion process to increase the strength, stiffness and breakage resistance of Norse Kayaks’ products.

Carbon Fibers 23 Feb 2023

Toray develops rapid integrated press molding technology for CFRP mobility components

The process and material innovation simultaneously shapes, molds, thermosets and bonds the core and skin in the same mold, achieving this 10 times faster than conventional autoclave molding setups.

Automotive 20 Feb 2023

Trayecto expands natural gas truck fleet with Hexagon Agility fuel systems

ProCab and ProRail fuel systems, equipped with Tuffshell Type IV tanks, will support the Mexican trucking company’s efforts to further replace its diesel tractor fleet.

CAMX 17 Feb 2023

CAMX 2023 abstract, award nomination applications are open

To participate in this year’s composites and advanced materials event in Atlanta, Georgia, consider submitting a technical paper/education session abstract by March 8th, or applying for the CAMX/ACE Awards by July 13th.

17 Feb 2023

SAMPE 2023 Conference and Expo reveals opening keynote

Electra.aero Founder and CEO John S. Langford will present “Hybrid-Electric Airplanes with Human, Gas Turbine and Fusion Power” at the Seattle event on April 17-20.