Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

ZeroAvia begins U.S. 19-seat hydrogen-electric aircraft testing, demonstration program

The company will expand its U.S. base to test new components for the ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains, with second Dornier 228 aircraft to be retrofitted and tested in the coming months.  

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Hydrogen Storage

HAV Group receives preliminary approval for hydrogen-based energy system for ships

Norwegian Maritime Authority approves LH2 tank design under the FreeCO2ast project, paving the way for commercialization of the zero-emissions marine system.

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Stratasys adds two novel composite-ready 3D printers to F123 Series

Novel composite printers and Nylon-reinforced carbon fiber material expand applications for additive manufacturing with dimensional repeatability of up to 99%.

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Epoxies

Hexcel announces HexPly Nature Range

Natural fibers combined with bio-derived epoxy resins provide sustainable options for industrial markets with same high performance.

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Automation

Kineco Kaman Composites India procures 14-axis robotic C-scan cell from Fill Austria

First of its kind in India, dual robot system augments capability of this Gold Supplier, joint venture of Kineco Ltd. and U.S.-based Kaman Aerospace, to win new aerospace, defense and space contracts.

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Aerospace

Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia

In addition to proving a more strategic proximity to its global customers and stakeholders, Boeing’s transition serves to develop a research and technology hub to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.  

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Aerospace

Airbus reports solid Q1 2022 results, forecasts 720 commercial aircraft deliveries by end of year

Reflects solid performance across commercial aircraft, helicopter and defense businesses with 142 aircraft delivered in Q1, with developing activities for A321XLR, A320 Family and A400M.

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Wind/Energy

NCC digital design trial speeds up composite pressure vessel proof of concept

Application of multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO) techniques determines optimal composite hydrogen pressure vessel design five times faster, says the NCC.

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Aerospace

Safran Aircraft Engines selects Ansys software to support CFM RISE engine

Safran Aircraft Engines will employ Ansys’ FEA simulation solutions to address an advanced, open fan architecture, higher temperature composites and hybrid electrification.

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Biomaterials

TU/e leads project for “Smart Circular Bridge” made of biocomposites

The Netherlands-based 15-meter bridge for pedestrians and cyclists incorporates flax fibers reinforced by bioresin with glass fiber optic sensors to assist in ongoing research. 

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Recycling

Viable routes to recycling wind turbine blades found in NCC’s sustainable wind research program

Launched SusWIND program aims to establish a viable circular supply chain to tackle the main challenges of legacy and future composite blades in the U.K.

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Aerospace

Embraer concludes sale of Portuguese manufacturing units to Aernnova

Aernnova now owns and operates the Embraer Metálicas and Embraer Compósitos industrial units for approximately $174 million.

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