Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Construction

NCC announces life cycle assessment software results for construction

Study is undertaken to better understand LCA software tools to inform composites design and product development in decarbonization initiatives.  

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Tis’ the season: Christmas gift ideas for composites enthusiasts

Gift your boss, coworker, family members or even yourself this holiday season with one of these fun composites-related ideas.  

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Owens Corning completes sale of Russian operations

The decision, made earlier this year, includes a composites and insulation manufacturing plant based in Russia.  

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Biomaterials

Super Formula, Bcomp announce sustainable fiber composite bodywork

Japan’s premiere single-seater race series confirms hybrid composite parts for SF23 chassis as part of Next 50 plan.  

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Automotive

Plastic Omnium finalizes HBPO acquisition

Full ownership of the front-end module (FEM) producer enables Plastic Omnium to develop new modules and systems for the growing electrification trend in the automotive sector.  

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Feature

Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 2

As biomimetic design continues to inform composites manufacturing, technologies like 3D printing, tailored fiber placement, braiding and filament winding prove strong candidates for making these structures a reality.  

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Carbon Fibers

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli adopts Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for America’s Cup composite yacht

Critical digital tools and services increase design complexity, improve manufacturing repeatability and accelerate development for composite racing yacht construction, in and out of season.  

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Carbon Fibers

Saertex expands global production network capacities for technical textile manufacture

Saertex reorganizes and invests in its 12 global facilities for producing multiaxial NCFs made of glass, carbon, aramid and natural fibers to supply wind power, mobility and industrial markets.  

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Natural Fibers

CELC changes name to Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp

The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is launching its new identity in early 2023 for all target groups, including natural fiber composite applications.  

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Aerospace

Stratview Research publishes new report on composites use in the AAM/eVTOL markets

The detailed thought leadership report explores the highly profitable synergy that is going to take place between the composites and the eVTOL industry in the coming years, including an analysis of 500+ eVTOL programs and inputs from 20+ industry experts.  

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Norco Composites awarded new contracts, recruits to bolster workforce

High demand for Norco’s composites expertise in the defense, aerospace and subsea markets has led to the company’s investment in 10+ new workers and specialist training programs and facility developments.  

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Avient polyketone-based materials offer additional sustainable alternatives to polyamides

Complēt PKE long fiber-reinforced engineered thermoplastics, available with 30-50% long glass fiber, broaden application options, even in cold environments.  

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