CompositesWorld recaps JEC World 2022
CompositesWorld’s coverage of JEC World 2022 continues with a roundup of show highlights from CW editors Jeff Sloan, Ginger Gardiner and Hannah Mason.
Read MoreTeijin Automotive Technologies to produce pickup box for next-gen Toyota Tundra
One-piece compression molded composite pickup boxes — in addition to the tailgate — will be produced at the company’s Seguin, Texas, facility in three size options.
Read MoreVoloConnect four-seater aircraft takes first flight
Volocopter eVTOL prototype configuration makes first flight after only 17 months in the making, continues to target 2026 entry into service.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS
The leading event for production 3D printing will co-locate with IMTS 2022, North America’s largest manufacturing show
Read MoreComposite INTELLICONT Smart Container advances lean aircraft operation processes
Lightweight, structurally robust unit load device (ULD) with autonomous unloading functions reaches TRL 6 with a 40% weight reduction.
WatchStructural Composites, Novel Engineering launch summer internship for composites education
Structural Composites offers the opportunity to gain experiential learning and skills in advanced composites and materials, closing the skills gap and progressing career paths in the industry.
Read MoreOxeco secures $10.5 million to advance surface treatment products in clean energy, transport sectors
Under leadership of new CEO, the chemistry technology company unveils strategic growth plan to advance next-gen transportation, energy and battery component manufacturing.
Read MoreAMULET project announces first call for SME participation, puts on networking/info event
The AMULET consortium is looking for European SMEs to participate in R&D demonstration projects aiming to create new value chains for FRPs and CMCs. Deadline is June 30, 2022.
Read MoreGerdau Graphene develops next-gen graphene-enhanced plastics, sees a future for fiber reinforcement
Graphene-enhanced polymeric resin masterbatch formulas for polyethylene and polypropylene were created in Brazil, with consideration for carbon, glass and aramid fiber-reinforced masterbatches in future.
Read MoreSierra Space, Spirit AeroSystems aim to accelerate the commercialization of space
New, long-term agreement is to lower the cost of access to space, accelerate production of Shooting Star Cargo Modules as part of expanding Dream Chaser spaceplane franchise.
Read MoreNorco upskills employees with 2022 trainee program
Norco mentors guide new trainees through 20 weeks on a small boat production line to ensure proficient application and knowledge level of GRP structures.
Read MoreFormula Electric Belgium's Titan race car features EconCore rPET honeycomb
Front wings and undertray comprise the honeycomb core material, the latter reducing wing weight by 26% compared to the previous year, and able to withstand forces 1,000 times its own weight.
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