Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace identifies its extensive thermoplastics portfolio, including the display of an aircraft nacelle’s integrated curved stiffener and upper and lower longerons.  

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IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites

As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.  

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Automotive

AZL announces upcoming joint R&D partner projects

Kick-off meetings for consortium projects covering cell-to-pack battery casing architecture, composite tailgate concepts and a study into the utility and cargo bikes sector are taking place Oct. 27 and 28.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Sekisui Chemical

Japan-based Sekisui Chemical presents its various composites-focused divisions and the various materials, process technologies and services that are available through each.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Magnum Venus Products

Rather than sealant tapes for infusion processes, Magnum Venus Products suggests the use of its Secure Vacuum Bag Seal, an inflatable seal designed to fit into a groove built into the perimeter of the mold.

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Siemens Gamesa wins U.S. ban on GE wind turbines in patent dispute

Boston judge blocks sales of GE Halide-X offshore wind turbines, allows use in existing U.S. projects.  

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Brazilian composites consumption falls 4.2% in first half of 2022

Despite the drop, total revenue registers 17% higher compared to January to June 2021, a mismatch that ALMACO says is due to successive raw material price increases.  

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FACC grows workforce to 3,000 employees

After expanding its crew by more than 250 members of staff since the beginning of the year, FACC now boasts 3,000 employees worldwide, with more available positions to come.  

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Prepregs

Carbon fiber prepreg monocoque masterclass launches September 15

First out of two live session masterclasses offered under The Native Lab’s Composite Materials training course is taking place Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CET (12 p.m. EST).  

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Aerospace

Collins Aerospace opens space exploration facility at Houston Spaceport

Inaugurated 120,000-square-foot facility to advance development and testing of several key space systems for future space exploration programs.

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Caracol AM launches new identity, celebrates composites applications

Italian supplier of Heron large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology showcases circular economy and aerospace applications.  

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Microtex Composites presents Microtex-Style, a new composite fabric option to support creative part and structure customization for industry customers.  

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