Bertsche Engineering presents novel CNC system for machining composites
The solution, available in three-, four- and five-axis configurations, features a fully enclosed machining compartment and modular automatic fixturing system.
Read MoreSaertex opens production facility in Mexico for textile reinforcements
Saertex Mexico S.A. de C.V plant will begin production of multiaxial glass fiber noncrimp fabrics immediately, with goals to add production lines for expansion into wind power sector.
Read MoreVolocopter raises $170 million for composite eVTOL in first signing of Series E funding
So far the UAM company has raised a total of $579 million in funds and signed with WP Investment for air taxi operations in South Korea, driving aircraft certification and commercial launch.
Read MoreFACC joins international consortium for thermoplastics research
FACC joins Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace and GKN Aerospace under the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC).
Read MoreStratasys produces 500 3D-printed parts for the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt sports car
Numerous 3D-printed composite mounting brackets, exterior components and a solid firewall sandwich core bring 1960s-style supercar automaking into the 21st century.
Read MoreTech Mahindra brings composites experience to fly-and-drive eVTOL
Tech Mahindra will be supporting materials and testing of ASKA, a four-seater electric vehicle that can drive like a car or take off vertically to fly like other aircraft.
Read MoreMIT team engineers plant-derived composite with potential for stronger, tougher applications
Tough as bone, hard as aluminum and resembling a nacre microstructure, the cellulose nanocrystal may pave the way for naturally derived composites.
Read MoreStratolaunch composite carrier aircraft completes fourth flight test
Another successful flight validates improvements to Roc’s systems and overall flight performance.
Read MoreNordex Group plans to cease rotor blade production at Rostock site in Germany
Strong competition and a shift in demand for larger blades is necessitating optimization of Nordex’s global production and sourcing processes.
Read MoreSaertex, Biesterfield partnership supports access to composite materials across Iberian Peninsula
Spanish and Portuguese customers across aerospace and automotive markets will have access to Saertex’s multiaxial non-crimp fabrics in addition to Biesterfield’s prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers.
Read MoreU.S. sets offshore energy records with $4.37 billion in winning bids for wind sale
The New York Bight offshore wind sale offered six lease areas totaling more than 488,000 acres won by six bidding companies. Up to seven more potential lease sales have been identified for later this year.
Read MoreCovestro targets 60% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030
Cutting emissions from production, external energy sources, and upstream and downstream processes in the value chain, as well as offering climate-neutral product versions centralizes Covestro’s full circularity goals.
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