Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

ReFrame project commits to recyclable CFRP aircraft structure research

German inter-university network HP CFK is investigating recyclable sandwich structures, developing sustainable mobility concepts for applicability in safety-critical aircraft components.

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CAMX

Nanocomposite studies show potential for enhancing resin properties

CAMX 2024: Nanopoxy and Nione are presenting a session describing tests and results of incorporating niobium nanoparticles into epoxy resins.

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Midnight eVTOL surpasses 400 test flights ahead of schedule

Over the last 8 months, Archer Aviation has completed a total of 402 test flights with its composites-intensive aircraft, adding to key milestones.

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Automotive

Volkswagen unveils hemp fiber-based leather alternative with Revoltech

Bio-based surface material made from industrial hemp is being developed and tested for possible use in Volkswagen vehicles from 2028 onward.

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KraussMaffei, AIM collaboration achieves HP-RTM carbon fiber wheel rims

KraussMaffei supported, coordinated and delivered compact production equipment tailored to design and process needs for high-quality automotive rims.

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University of Michigan survey supports composites decarbonization practices

Ph.D. student Zhuoer Li is welcoming anonymous participation from industry professionals to better understand and predict material efficiency and energy consumption in the composites fabrication process.

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Space

Post Cure: CFRP landing leg supports reusable launcher capabilities

MT Aerospace AG, as part of the EU’s Horizon Europe project SALTO, has successfully developed a 7-meter-long carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) landing leg demonstrator using advanced automated fiber placement and 3D printing technologies.

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Roctool presents R-IDS induction-heated platens

Roctool aims to upgrade composites manufacturers with dynamic temperature management for thermocompression, thermoforming and vacuum molding processes.

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Technical paper abstracts are still open for SAMPE 2025

The Sept. 15 deadline to apply is quickly approaching. SAMPE is calling for industry expert technical paper and ITAR abstract submissions for next May.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2024 exhibit preview compilation, Part 2

CAMX 2024 is right around the corner. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this two-part series highlighting some of the exhibitors you can expect to see in San Diego.

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Closed Mould Alliance to deliver sustainable resources, practices to composite molding

U.K. companies Alan Harper Composites, Ilium and Tower Composites collectively contribute expertise and solutions to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of composite parts.

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Core

Tooling foam, core excels in uniformity, high temps and repeated curing

CAMX 2024: General Plastics Manufacturing Co. returns with advancements to its Last-a-Foam tooling board foam and composite core products.

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