Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

TFP, TFP Hydrogen Products rebrand to James Cropper

Realignment of composites and hydrogen subsidiaries under an Advanced Materials Division strengthens James Cropper’s new growth strategy via a unified identity and vision.

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CAMX

Resin formulations, prepreg development modifiable to customer specifications

CAMX 2024: TCR Composites is a global prepreg supplier, offering continuous tow/roving, woven and stitched fabrics, braided sleeves and UD tapes.

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Cutting/Kitting

Cutting supplies, equipment enhance composites testing in the lab

CAMX 2024: On display at Extec’s booth is the Labcut 5000 precision composite plate saw, Nikon MA200 inverted metallurgical microscope and Labpol 12 automatic grinder/polisher.

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Defense

NanoSperse celebrates 15 years of aerospace composites service

The Ohio-based business is dedicated to improving the durability, reliability and functionality of composites using nanotechnology for major U.S. aerospace and defense companies.  

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Coatings

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

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Movetech engineering center grows Frasle mobility market innovations

Brazilian R&D center is evolving after 50 years of innovation in friction materials, adding structural composites and polymeric components to its segment activities.

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Glass Fibers

Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs

A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

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Carbon Fibers

Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch

Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.

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Trends

CW finalizes Carbon Fiber 2024 program

Take part in this year’s event in Charleston, South Carolina, which annually provides attendees a comprehensive view of the carbon fiber supply chain through carefully curated presentations, exhibits and receptions.

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CAMX

Specialty graphene additives functionalize composite systems

CAMX 2024: Mito features E-Go graphene oxide for improved thermoset and thermoplastic properties, in addition to other additive solutions that are dispersible, safe to handle and scalable.

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Vertical Aerospace releases new VX4 prototype, begins initial testing

Initial powered ground tests are underway for the U.K.-built composite eVTOL vehicle, ahead of a more robust flight program with CAA Permit to Fly approval.

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Aerospace

Electra hybrid aircraft test flights prove eSTOL capabilities

The composites-intensive Goldfinch took off and landed in under 150 feet in an off-runway environment for DOD missions.

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