Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Save the date for 2022 National Composites Week

The fourth annual National Composites Week will be celebrated Aug. 22-26, 2022, and features social, virtual and in-person events designed to highlight the importance of composites manufacturing worldwide.  

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Horizon Aircraft completes construction of composites-intensive 50%-scale prototype eVTOL aircraft

Five-seat hybrid-electric craft will undergo comprehensive testing to remove technical risk as Horizon continues development of the full-scale version.  

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KPM Analytics introduces noncontact infrared temperature sensor for industrial automation, R&D

Rugged and flexible PSC-GRF11N pyrometer facilitates measurement of four temperature ranges, spans induction heating, heat treating, steel, composites and ceramics applications.  

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Kordsa strengthens position in composites industry with reported record growth

The first half of 2022 saw a 47% increase in sales, a turnover of $599 million and $61 in net profit, guided by a recent acquisition and facility investment.  

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IBEX 2022 highlights composites-focused content at September event

IBEX organizers present the Composites Pavilion Exhibit Hall for attendees, in addition to Pre-Conference Sessions, seminars on construction materials and methods and a range of Tech-Talk workshops.

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Plataine

Digital thread solution delivers a holistic view of the process chain from raw material to end product in a fully automated, paperless process.   

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Engineering hub in Montreal extends Wisk's global reach

The new Wisk hub adds to its headquarters and facilities around the San Francisco Bay Area, in Atlanta, Georgia, New Zealand and Australia.

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ChemQuest Technology Institute supports sustainable, scalable graphene development

Current initiative will focus on developing knowledge of Universal Matter’s graphene technology for a broader range of applications in paints and coatings.  

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Leesona

Leesona showcases high-quality, precision, automatic and manual winding solutions that are capable of working with a range of composite materials and fiber thicknesses.

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Nabaltec AG

Visitors at Nabaltec’s booth will learn more about its specialized products based on aluminum hydroxide and aluminum oxide for composite formulations or applications.

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Archer receives pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 eVTOL aircraft

The $10 million pre-delivery payment emphasizes financial commitment to the composite eVTOL, Maker, following recent completion of the aircraft’s Preliminary Design Review.  

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Vertical Aerospace completes VX4 eVTOL build, begins flight test program

Over the summer the composite VX4 prototype is to undergo an intensive flight program, including a series of ground tests, for its targeted 2025 entry into service.

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