Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

UAMMI announces composites 202 class in September

The free class takes place at the Davis Technical College – Applied Science Building in Utah on Sept. 27, 2022, covers available composite materials, their advantages, disadvantages and applications, and six different processes.  

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Aerospace

American Airlines places order for 20 Boom Supersonic aircraft

American Airlines could potentially purchase up to 60 Overture composites-intensive, supersonic passenger aircraft if industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements are met.  

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University of Miami faculty explore ways to improve resilience of coastal structures

Engineering and ocean sciences faculty members receive federal research funding to delve into how they can strengthen coastal buildings and seawalls in the face of climate change through new materials and better-designed structures.  

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Aerospace

Hyundai Motor Group, Safran sign MOU for advanced air mobility development cooperation

The cooperation will include — but is not limited to — exploration of electric propulsion systems, avionics and flight control and cabin interiors, with composites as a potential component.

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Laboratorios Argenol S.L

The company’s BactiBlock range of industrial additives seeks to provide antimicrobial solutions that are compatible with a wide range of advanced materials.  

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Sustainability

Vartega announces new composites recycling facility, increased capacity, funding infusion

A new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility based in Denver, Colo., will enable ten times the production capacity of composite materials processing, recycling.

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Metyx Composites introduces Metycalc web-based application

Metycalc is presented to the composites industry by Metyx Composites as a value-added support tool to aid in achieving stiffness, strength and weight goals for laminate designs.  

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Wind/Energy

Matrix Composites secures $14 million to support deepwater floating rig project in Asia

High-performance composite deepwater drill riser buoyancy systems supply capitalizes on increased activity in the subsea segment.  

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Aerospace

Hexa eVTOL aircraft reaches new flight milestone

Composites-intensive unmanned aerial vehicle from LIFT Aircraft completes first test flight at Air Force Duke Field, prepping it for future public and military applications.

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Aerospace

Virgin Galactic announces new spaceship manufacturing facility 

Mesa, Arizona, facility will have the capacity to produce up to six spaceships per year, supporting increased flight frequency and bringing skilled aerospace jobs to the area.  

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Norco Composites successfully completes first AS9100D surveillance audit

The three-day audit that took place at Norco’s Winfrith manufacturing facility in May showed no non-conformities, indicating continuous improvement and good practice.  

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Addcomposites, IND Group

The co-exhibition shows customers a more complete visual of the value chains that can be implemented in the composites industry via Addcomposites’ AFP system solutions and IND Group’s cobot platforms.  

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