Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

United Airlines, Archer to launch eVTOL routes in Chicago

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vertiport Chicago will be the next point-to-point route of the partners’ urban air mobility (UAM) network buildout.  

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Mito Material Solutions opens digital storefront on Knowde

Composites manufacturers can more easily access and navigate Mito’s polymer additive products via the digital marketing and sales platform.  

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Thermoplastics

Re:Build Manufacturing launches novel cost estimating tool

End users are able to generate continuous CFRTP materials quotes within minutes for real-time price estimation.  

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Space

RUAG International reports positive business growth in 2022

Annual financial results describe full order books, three successfully sold business units and an increase in revenue, largely due to the New Space economy, signaling a positive outlook for 2023 and beyond.

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Electric vehicle analysis ranks most-ready hubs for EV adoption

StorageCafe examines 100+ U.S. metropolitan areas and ranks the top 10 by number of EVs, public chargers, electricity cost, infrastructure challenges, clean energy, EV insurance costs, local incentives and more.  

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Glass Fibers

Solvay features Xydar polymer for high-heat EV battery module insulation

Xydar LCP G-330 HH is a new glass-filled liquid crystal polymer grade designed to increase passengers’ safety in the event of battery thermal runaway.  

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Sustainability

Arris unveils structural flax fiber composite

High-performance natural fiber adds to the company’s other biocomposite offerings, helps achieve sustainability initiatives.  

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Digitization

Plataine, NIAR ATLAS partner to promote aerospace innovation, digitalization

Researchers at NIAR ATLAS will examine how Plataine’s technology can help manufacturers and advanced composite material vendors drive further digital transformation while undertaking industry challenges.  

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Carbon Fibers

Jabil, KAV Sports deliver customized composite bike helmets

Innovative materials science and 3D printing collaboration meets stringent criteria, enables mass customization for consumers.

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Recycling

IFTH, Cetim and IPC present online guide for eco-design, recycling of composites

The online guide, jointly produced by three French industrial technical centers active in the field of composites, maps the challenges and current options available for recycling in France.

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Repair

GMI Aero extends Anita EZ hot bonder thermocouple capabilities

Thirty-six thermocouples (T/Cs) are now available for flexible temperature monitoring/control during composite curing.  

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Defense

Iten Defense acquires Transparent Armor Solutions

Years of close collaboration add TAS’ advanced transparent armor solutions to Iten Defense’s own composites armor for maritime vessels, fixed- and rotary-wing aircrafts and tactical vehicles.  

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