Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Defense

U.S. Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter

The decision is expected to increase production to more than 20 heavy-lift composites-intensive helicopters annually in the coming years.  

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Automation

Natilus partners with Janicki for blended wing autonomous aircraft

The Tier 1 supplier will design, fabricate and provide quality assurance of primary composite structures for the Natilus N3.8T prototype, to be used for air freight transport.  

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia receives CAA approval for next phase of hydrogen-electric test flights

ZeroAvia closed off 2022 by securing Part 21 permit to fly for retrofitted Dornier 228, following successful ground testing campaign.   

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Hydrogen Storage

U.S. administration to issue $750 million to accelerate clean hydrogen technologies

Funding will advance advance electrolysis technology, drive down clean hydrogen and fuel cell costs, provide long-term support for hydrogen support and other industry deployments.  

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Wind/Energy

New Vestas business provides automated blade leading edge maintenance solution

BladeRobots is a standalone business developing a wireless, automated robot that can reportedly provide maintenance up to four times faster than traditional methods.  

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Aerospace

Rolls-Royce prepares UltraFan technology demonstrator for testing

The UltraFan aeroengine, with a fan diameter of 140 inches, is designed with a suite of technologies to contribute to fuel efficiency for narrowbody and widebody aircraft.  

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Carbon Fibers

Forvia launches Materi’act brand to develop, produce sustainable materials

Materi’act to propose materials including low CO2 carbon fibers, bio-based and carbon-capturing compounds and more, with up to 85% CO2 reduction.  

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Repair

Spirit AeroSystems, Joramco sign MRO services cooperation

MOU agreement will provide customers a wide range of repairs to and services of composite and metallic aerostructures.  

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Mito, Cardea Bio spearhead ISO standardization efforts for graphene

Unified draft technical specification brings together industry, academia and the government to develop a classification framework for graphene-related 2D materials.  

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Cutting/Kitting

Eastman Machine automated cutting equipment increases HanseYacht efficiencies by 85%

Since implementation of its first conveyorized cutting system, the recreational boatbuilder regularly seeks ways to improve its composite material handling processes.  

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People in composites: December 2022

End-of-the-year people roundup includes new hires, promotion announcements and more from OSG USA, Web Industries, BriskHeat, KraussMaffei Group and The Gill Corp.

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Sustainability

Hypertherm Associates introduces 2021 Corporate Culture and Social Responsibility Report

New report highlights the company’s work to further embed inclusion and diversity into its workplace, volunteer in the community and drive environmental sustainability.  

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