Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

CGTech releases Vericut version 9.3 for smarter machining

This latest Vericut release offers added and improved featured for highly optimized, yet safe NC program running for CNC machines.   

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Glass Fibers

The Gill Corp. announces novel Gillcore HF fiberglass honeycomb core

High-temperature fiberglass-reinforced phenolic honeycomb core meets all AMS 3715 requirements with optimized moisture resistance.  

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Marine

Revchem Composites set to support H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing teams

Composites distributor is aiding racing boat teams with composite products, and the race winner with an established “Revchem All Revved Up Award.”

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Solvay reports positive first half 2022 results

Strong financial results are reported with net sales and record underlying EBITDA up +32.6% and 35% organically, respectively, contributed by Solutions, Materials and Chemicals segments.

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Consumer

Cycle Inspect introduces damage, risk assessment service to the composite bicycle industry

Australian startup seeks to bridge the disparity gap between carbon fiber bike ownership and specialists trained to inspect them via an ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) and visual inspections procedure.  

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Automotive

Plastic Omnium takes full ownership of front-end module producer HBPO

Purchase of remaining 33.33% stake in the company positions Plastic Omnium to serve the auto industry new smart, fully integrated composite modules and systems associated with EVs.   

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Kastilo Technical Fabrics GmbH

Kastilo highlights its specialization in PTFE-coated fabrics and belts, including its Magic Surface film lamination coating and PTFE-coated Multiple fabric/belts.

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Aerospace

Archer successfully completes second phase of Maker flight testing

Archer completes the second of three key flight test phases, demonstrating takeoff and landing robustness of its Maker aircraft. The company now moves on to the third phase toward full transition.  

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Daimler Truck battery-electric eActros moves into endurance testing phase

The 40-ton eTruck has been approved as a truck-and-trailer combination, continues extensive years-long testing project and subsequent concept comparison.  

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U.S. DOE presents $96 million to advance clean vehicle technologies

Funding will focus on expanding EV charging accessibility, creating clean non-road vehicles and advancing new materials and electric drive systems all to ultimately cut carbon emissions.  

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Hexcel, Albany International Q2 2022 financial reports reflect increased revenue

Despite the ongoing risk of inflation and supply chain disruptions, Hexcel and Albany report business wins, air travel recovery and solid results.  

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Cutting/Kitting

Plataine HoneycombOptimizer tackles three-axis honeycomb cutting operations

Dynamic, efficient optimization software features a nesting algorithm for intuitive work order processing, optimal cut plans and up to 10% material savings.  

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