Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Hexcel to supply carbon fiber prepreg for Dassault F10X program

The Falcon F10X will be the first Dassault Aviation business jet program to incorporate high-performance carbon fiber in the manufacture of its aircraft wings.

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RTM

Hexcel joins collaboration program at Spirit’s Aerospace Innovation Centre

Collaborative activities include development of RTM production applications highlighting future opportunities for liquid composite molding.  

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Filament Winding

Cygnet Texkimp introduces zero-degree filament winding solution

Zero-degree winding, aided by the company’s 3D Winder and Multi-Axis Winder machines, helps manufacturers achieve longitudinal strength in lightweight, structural composite parts.  

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Pressure Vessels

NPROXX expands business into the U.S.

Type IV tank manufacturer cites national hydrogen investment, more supportive vehicle regulations and general expansion opportunities as reasons for its 2023 U.S. establishment goals.

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Aerospace

Solvay’s Defense Materials business receives Lockheed Martin supplier award

CEM Defense Materials subsidiary, known for its structural, ballistic and multifunctional composites portfolio, is one of 12 companies distinguished by 100% on-time deliveries and zero quality defects throughout 2021.  

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Aerospace

Archer enters into agreement with FACC for key eVTOL production aircraft elements

FACC, known for its track record in composite aerostructure fabrication, will supply key fuselage and wing elements for the aircraft, in order to achieve target range and payload capabilities.  

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Aerospace

European Commission launches the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation

Alliance aims to coordinate companies and organizations to prepare the aviation ecosystem for the entry into service of hydrogen- and electric-powered aircraft.

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Aerospace

Carbon Revolution composite concept wheel for CH-47 Chinook expands benefits to aerospace

The Tier 1 automotive supplier concept wheel is 35% lighter than legacy aerospace versions and withstands durability needs, provides entry point into other vertical lift aerospace and military applications.  

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Visitor registration opens for IBEX 2022

International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference is being held at the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 27-29, 2022, offering access to more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Launch of Hydrogen South West consortium accelerates transition to net-zero future

Nine organizations, including GKN Aerospace and Airbus, join forces to drive the development of a hydrogen infrastructure system in the U.K. and beyond.  

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Thermal Product Solutions acquires Redline Chambers

The U.S. manufacturer of vacuum chambers and systems joins TPS brands Baker Furnace, Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney, Lindberg, MPH and Wisconsin Oven.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Universal Hydrogen inaugurates engineering design center and European HQ in Toulouse, France

Opening event took place at the company’s new headquarters located in Hangar B16 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, with the debut of the retrofitted ATR 72 aircraft and other highlighted progressions toward zero-carbon aviation.  

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