Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Johns Manville launches multi-end roving MultiStar 272

Multi-end fiberglass roving serves as a reliable product for SMC compounders aiming to excel in automotive applications.

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Composite solar sail is deployed, sets sail in space

NASA ACS3 system made of flexible polymer and carbon fiber materials has successfully deployed its boom system, shows potential for future space operations.

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ReFrame project commits to recyclable CFRP aircraft structure research

German inter-university network HP CFK is investigating recyclable sandwich structures, developing sustainable mobility concepts for applicability in safety-critical aircraft components.

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Nanocomposite studies show potential for enhancing resin properties

CAMX 2024: Nanopoxy and Nione are presenting a session describing tests and results of incorporating niobium nanoparticles into epoxy resins.

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Midnight eVTOL surpasses 400 test flights ahead of schedule

Over the last 8 months, Archer Aviation has completed a total of 402 test flights with its composites-intensive aircraft, adding to key milestones.

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Volkswagen unveils hemp fiber-based leather alternative with Revoltech

Bio-based surface material made from industrial hemp is being developed and tested for possible use in Volkswagen vehicles from 2028 onward.

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KraussMaffei, AIM collaboration achieves HP-RTM carbon fiber wheel rims

KraussMaffei supported, coordinated and delivered compact production equipment tailored to design and process needs for high-quality automotive rims.

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University of Michigan survey supports composites decarbonization practices

Ph.D. student Zhuoer Li is welcoming anonymous participation from industry professionals to better understand and predict material efficiency and energy consumption in the composites fabrication process.

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Post Cure: CFRP landing leg supports reusable launcher capabilities

MT Aerospace AG, as part of the EU’s Horizon Europe project SALTO, has successfully developed a 7-meter-long carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) landing leg demonstrator using advanced automated fiber placement and 3D printing technologies.

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Roctool presents R-IDS induction-heated platens

Roctool aims to upgrade composites manufacturers with dynamic temperature management for thermocompression, thermoforming and vacuum molding processes.

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Technical paper abstracts are still open for SAMPE 2025

The Sept. 15 deadline to apply is quickly approaching. SAMPE is calling for industry expert technical paper and ITAR abstract submissions for next May.  

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CAMX 2024 exhibit preview compilation, Part 2

CAMX 2024 is right around the corner. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this two-part series highlighting some of the exhibitors you can expect to see in San Diego.

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