Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

JEC Group reveals 2023 and 2024 trade show dates

Save the date for JEC World 2023 and 2024, which will both occur at the Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France.

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The Native Lab launches Catia Design Methodology course

Providing a focus on composite components, eight instructor-led classes beginning April 12 will set the foundations for a robust use of Catia.

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Applied Graphene Materials signs distribution agreement with Rayoung Chemtech

AGM strengthens commercial reach of graphene dispersion technology into the Taiwanese coatings and composites market.

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Thermoplastics

Lanxess expands Tepex flowcore composite range

Focusing on lightweight components for cars, sports equipment and consumer goods, the long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic enhances ductility, recylability and processability. 

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Automation

Hitachi Power Solutions combines AI, drones to enhance wind turbine blade maintenance services

Blade Total Service follows maintenance service guidelines to ensure greater safety and security at wind power facilities when inspecting blades for repair.

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First edition handbook addresses sustainable composites for additive manufacturing

“Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing,” authored by Boeing AM lead, Antonio Paesano, PhD, highlights up-to-date information and data of actual commercial materials.

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Filament Winding

AFPT GmbH expects to acquire composite tube manufacturer

Netherlands-based Alformet BV will enable AFPT to expand the use of tubular, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic structures across a wide range of end markets.

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Automotive

H2Bus hydrogen-electric bus launches in Europe

The eight-meter minibus demonstrates the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology in transit vehicles, complete with Loop Energy eFlow technology and hydrogen storage tanks.

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Wind/Energy

ZEBRA project launched to develop first 100% recyclable wind turbine blades

A cross-sector consortium has been brought together to demonstrate the relevance of thermoplastic wind turbine blades, with an eco-design approach to facilitate recycling.

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Space

AnalySwift, Purdue conduct research on design tool for tailorable composites use in space

Development and testing of the novel design tool will help industry exploit the potential of tailorable composites for designing better lightweight structures in space and on the ground.

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CAMX

Enter the competition for CAMX industry awards by July 14

Companies are still able to submit applications for the composite event’s CAMX Awards and Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE). Learn more about how to apply.

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Aerospace

Aerospace Technology Institute releases final FlyZero aircraft concepts, technology roadmaps

A total of three concepts for regional, midsize and narrowbody aircraft will assess the feasibility of fuel cells and hydrogen to cover short- and long-haul routes.

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