Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Fabrics/Preforms

Saint-Gobain, Roctool join efforts to boost composite 3D textile preform parts manufacturing

3D automated knitted preform layup technology and heat and cooling technologies for additional curing efficiency open a new window of application opportunities for composite and thermoplastic parts.

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Aerovac Composites One announces Argosy International as distribution partner in Asia

Exclusive distribution of specialty composite materials and services will serve markets in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne secures large RL10 engine contract from United Launch Alliance

One-hundred and sixteen RL10C-X engines for the Vulcan Centaur rocket will incorporated a 3D-printed main injector and main combustion chamber, and 94-inch monolithic composite nozzle.

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Glass Fibers

Ilium Composites chopped strand mat demonstrates compatibility, sustainability and durability

Chopped strand mat (CSM) under the ULTImat range of reinforcements protects against osmosis and chemical erosion for maritime and relevant constructions while delivering smooth surface finishes.

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IACMI, N.C. A&T State University to lead DOD regional machine tool workforce training center

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) hub aims to revitalize and close the skills gap for the U.S. machine tool industry, and from there, advanced manufacturing capabilities. 

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Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests

Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel — many inspired by biomimicry — will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.  

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Space

NASA selects universities for space station research opportunities

Five universities were chosen for grants to design research experiments that will be conducted on the International Space Station. Initiatives such as robotic surgery and SHM using piezoelectric sensors will be realized.

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Loop Energy selected as Tevva Motors fuel cell supplier

Loop Energy fuel cells reported to have outperformed international competition during evaluation, will now be scaled up for the 7.5-tonne electric truck platform. Composite tanks will be used for hydrogen storage.

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Aerospace

Gurit sells Aerospace business to Isovolta

Divestment to the Austrian composites manufacturer will enable Gurit to focus its activities on strengthening wind, marine and industrial markets. 

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Carbon Fibers

CompoTech, Bilsing carbon fiber gondola beam development key for simplifying tooling management

Stiffer EOAT design for automotive tandem press line tooling increases load capacity and productivity, overcomes strokes per minute limitation and improves factory interchangeability.

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Automation

Cevotec commissions advanced SAMBA Pro Prepreg system with six-axis robots to Leonardo

A system first with two six-axis robots for tool manipulation and patch placement, increasing the capabilities to process larger, more complex part geometries for composite aerostructure applications.

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Epoxies

PRF Composite Materials launches Q.tool prepreg tooling system

Newly developed Q.tool combines RP800 epoxy with 1,020 g/m2 bulk plies for increased layup speed, reduced number of debulks and better surface finish.

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Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures
prepeg and slit tape products
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Composite raw materials