Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Glass Fibers

Terahertz spectroscopy augments Fill Accubot NDT system

THz-Imaging spectrometry technique enables automated fiber-reinforced composite inspection for contorted and freeformed parts, and 3D-printed internal supporting structures.  

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SMCCreate 2023 invites attendees, presentation speakers

The SMC/BMC-focused event will take place from Nov. 7-8 in Prague, targeting experienced designers and those that may be new to applying SMC/BMC materials.  

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Weber State applies composite-based 3D printing for aerospace support, research

The Utah-based university’s recently upgraded MARS Center installed an Impossible Objects CBAM printer to engage in projects with DOD and DOE potential.  

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Sustainability

Gurit receives Silver rating for sustainability performance

The composite materials supplier’s efforts to engage in global sustainability projects placed it in the top 12% of all EcoVadis-rated companies.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic begins construction of Overture Superfactory

Composite supersonic airliner Overture is on track to enter production in Greensboro, North Carolina by 2024.   

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People in Composites: January 2023

Beyond Gravity, Wisconsin Oven, Exel Composites, Corebon, Strongwell, Hexcel, Norco Composites and many others in the industry have announced updates to company personnel.

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Construction

Toray jointly wins Infrastructure Maintenance award for steel pipe repair innovation

Together with Tokyo Electric Power Grid and Yasuda Seisakusho, Toray employed in-situ VARTM with carbon fiber sheets to repair steel pipe corrosion on transmission towers, with application extension underway.  

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Automotive

Cryomotive, Fives to bring cryogenic pump to truck hydrogen refueling stations

The Cryomec Hy-Filling pump designed by Fives will generate Cryogas — cryo-compressed hydrogen gas — to extend back-to-back refueling of trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles.  

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Sustainability

EuCIA welcomes Epoxy Europe as a new member

The sector group will support EuCIA’s climate-neutral ambitions, contributed through strategic projects and promotion of composites sustainability.  

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Sustainability

Sumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.  

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Biomaterials

SPE ANTEC 2023 technical program to feature plastics, composites tracks

March 2023 event in Denver Colorado features 18 tracks with more than 115 sessions which include biocomposites, composites, additive manufacturing and a variety of plastics presentations.  

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Pressure Vessels

Mobile Pipeline Titan module orders further RNG, CNG adoption

Hexagon Agility received orders from RenewGas Transportation and Permian Global Inc. and CORE for delivery of its reliable and safe composite pressure vessel modules.  

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