Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

People in Composites: June 2022

New personnel developments have been announced for companies like Lilium, Hexagon Digital Wave, Velocity Composites, KraussMaffei, Plastic Omnium and more.

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Aerospace

Beyond Gravity launches startup program “Launchpad”

Incubator supports startups and their early ideas around space technology to lead concepts to seed-funding maturity.  

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Aerospace

Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission

Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.  

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Ducati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame

Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reduces part weight by 40%.   

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Sustainability

Trex publishes 2021 ESG report, celebrates year of record-high growth with focus on sustainability

Employee innovation and commitment drive progress across broad spectrum of ESG initiatives set by company specializing in composite decking, railing and outdoor living products.

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Solvay supports record-holding athletes in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Solvay 4 Sport partnership aligns with the group’s DEI program, which aims to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces diversity.  

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Sustainability

Airbus, Linde to cooperate on hydrogen infrastructure for airports

Development of viable concepts for sustainable airport hubs based on hydrogen will be defined and launched as pilot projects from early 2023 onwards.

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Pressure Vessels

Italian startup, Advanced Composites Solutions develop portable solar panel via recovered carbon fiber

Origami-inspired panel from Levante and ACS upcycles supercar scrap, solves energy accessibility for off-the-grid travelers.

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Tecniplas publicizes migration test certifications of industrial composite tanks

Tests ensure that the tanks and equipment manufactured by the company are able to come into contact with different types of food and beverages.

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Hypertherm introduces new corporate name, Hypertherm Associates

The manufacturer of Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet products says the change emphasizes its evolution into a multi-technology provider and represents its people-centric culture.  

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Missouri S&T investigates ceramics processing through $1.4 million project

A collaborative effort with University of California, Davis and the University of Pittsburgh to achieve consistent ultra-high-temperature ceramics processing for hypersonic vehicles.

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Automotive

Mansory refines Mercedes-Maybach GLS with carbon fiber body components

The complete conversion upgrades nearly all body components with carbon fiber, provides a new holistic design for a faster, more powerful vehicle.  

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