Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

EirTrade Aviation undertakes disassembly activities for retiring Boeing 787s

The first two 10-year-old B787-8s to be retired from commercial service will be coordinated and managed in Prestwick, Ireland, with parts expected to be available in late Q1 2023.  

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Sustainability

Collins Aerospace inaugurates Powered by Collins Initiative

Fostered technology development in collaboration with deep tech firms to advance technologies for UAS, composites recycling, batteries and space mobility.  

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Lotus Engineering innovates track bike for Paris Olympics 2024

Expertise from Lotus’ automotive projects in design, advanced engineering, lightweighting and product development are used to produce solutions in the wider transport and personal mobility sector.  

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Hypertherm Associates presents nesting software subscriptions

Low-cost subscription basis helps waterjet fabricators and manufacturers improve efficiency, get the most out of their material and lower costs.  

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Biomaterials

DITF develops water-spun lignin fibers as PAN precursor alternative

Lignin fibers produced via an aqueous solution and dry spinning process result in homogeneous, smooth-surfaced fibers that are more environmentally friendly and cost-saving.   

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Sikorsky hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator to inform future missions

Long-range, autonomous HEX aircraft prototype featuring a composite airframe serves as evaluation of large VTOL aircraft design, novel propulsion systems and control architectures for military and commercial purposes.  

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AIM3D, Naddcon implement digital process chain for 3D printing

The ExAM 255 multi-material 3D printer from AIM3D, integrated into Siemens’ NX design software, opens up new optimization possibilities for 3D-printed designs, demoed by a 3D-printed GFRP component.  

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NASA names university teams for aeronautics research challenges

As part of the agency’s University Leadership Initiative, three multidisciplinary teams will address topics related to growth in AAM, while a fourth examines electricity generation for future airliners.  

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Sustainability

RWE Sofia offshore wind farm to use Siemens RecyclableBlades

Large offshore wind farm in the U.K. will have 44 out of 100 of its wind turbines equipped with recyclable composite blades, the largest order to date.  

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Research predicts first commercial eVTOL passenger routes, applications

A new survey commissioned by Horizon Aircraft asked 100 professionals when they think the first UAM passenger routes will be operational, and what uses would be considered the most practical.  

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Swarco glass filler beads enable 3D printing material optimization

A range of tailor-made glass filler beads for additive manufacturing help improve the properties of 3D printing base materials, including composites.  

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Carbon Fibers

McLaren celebrates 10 years of the McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar

Lightweight carbon fiber construction, Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics and high-performance hybrid powertrain technologies hallmark this hybrid vehicle, serve as a springboard for new race cars.  

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