Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Biomaterials

AZL Aachen conducts study to evaluate the biocomposites market

Comprehensive Joint Market and Technology report identifies CAGR for natural fibers, biopolymers and bio-based composites market will reach 22.7% between 2021 and 2026.

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Sustainability

U.S. DOE releases comprehensive strategy to secure the U.S. clean energy sector

DOE report includes more than 60 actions to enhance supply chain resiliency — referencing composites and wind recycling — spur domestic manufacturing capacity and create U.S. jobs.

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Automation

Omax unveils versatile, highly automated OptiMAX waterjet cutter

The OptiMAX system offers intuitive software for additional cutting optimization, improved automation and can cover a greater range of applications.

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Adhesives

Scott Bader expands Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production into Canada

The Drummondville site begins production this year, meeting growing North American demand.

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Composites Integration celebrates 20th year in the composites industry

A long-term vision to build its team and grow beyond the tenure of its founders is led to restructuring and updating its strategic development plan.

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CF3D technology developments for continuous fiber AM applications

Studies conducted by Continuous Composites, Lockheed Martin and the Air Force Research Laboratory advance aerospace applications of continuous fiber additive manufacturing.

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Automotive

HG Grimme SysTech delivers machine for milling carbon fiber

In addition to setting benchmarks for machine performance and quality, the G-DT-F(33-18)SB-2Z-type machine reduces CFRP dust emissions, and delivers Industry 4.0 enhancements.

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Recycling

Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites 

The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.

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Construction

Sicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future

Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.

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Aerospace

AE Industrial Partners to acquire stake in Firefly Aerospace

The leading provider of composites-intensive launch and in-space vehicles will expand AEI’s space transportation portfolio and grow Firefly’s future opportunities in the space market.

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Marine

CompPair’s healable composite materials make a splash on Gunboat catamaran

HealTech panels, to be showcased on a Gunboat 68 later this month, can be repaired in two minutes without impact paintwork, reducing repair time by 99%.

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Keyland Polymer, polySpectra combine photopolymers, powder coatings to advance 3D printing

UVMax powder coatings provide a spectrum of surface color and texture possibilities, while COR Alpha photopolymers have been refined for durability.

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