Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Design/Simulation 26 Oct 2022

KTM Technologies motorsport component earns SPE Automotive Award

Brake disc protection comprises a balance of flax fibers and bio-based polyamides for almost 70% savings in CO2, improved recycling properties.

Wind/Energy 25 Oct 2022

Taiwan project signs for 73 Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines

Each 14-MW turbine to be deployed in Taiwan will use 108-meter-long Siemens Gamesa IntegralBlades and nacelles from Taiwan-based nacelle factory, to be expanded by 2024.

Additive Manufacturing 25 Oct 2022

KraussMaffei adds additive manufacturing, sustainability to strategic focus

Presenting at this year’s K Show, the plastics company adds AM machines to its exisiting portfolio, positions itself to pursue a circular economy.

Advanced Air Mobility 25 Oct 2022

First production AW609 tiltrotor takes flight

The composites-intensive production aircraft will support mission capability evaluation and expansion as the program moves closer to certification.

Aerospace 25 Oct 2022

Gulfstream expands G400 business jet manufacturing facilities

A $150.7 million investment ensures streamlined, efficient operations for next-gen composite fleet production, meets increasing demand.

Fabrics/Preforms 25 Oct 2022

Industrial thread company Coats Group opens Huanmantla manufacturing facility

Mexico facility will support the company’s development of high-performance material threads, yarns and fabrics for the automotive and composites industries, among others.

Sustainability 24 Oct 2022

National Composites Centre joins new digital series to explore advances in sustainable materials

“Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero” campaign highlights critical role of composites in a net-zero future.

Materials Testing 24 Oct 2022

Hexagon Digital Wave signs long-term MAE requalification agreement

Three-year agreement will enable in-situ Type IV COPV assessment for Certarus, a virtual pipeline solutions company, alleviating pain points and ensuring effective requalification.

Carbon Fibers 24 Oct 2022

Mussel Polymers announces new multifunctional carbon, aramid fiber coating

Specialty materials company produces poly(catechol-styrene) polymer that effectively bonds with many materials, providing enhanced adhesion and other surface functionalizing benefits.

Injection/Overmolding 24 Oct 2022

Composite truck component carrier from Lanxess wins GKV/TecPart Innovation Award

Injection-molded glass fiber-reinforced PA6 component is jointly developed with system supplier and truck manufacturer for 35% less weight, replaces DLFT-based design.