Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Declaration of Toulouse hails European commitment to decarbonize aviation

Public authorities and private stakeholders in Europe reach an agreement for continued decarbonization technology maturation, innovation support, industrial alliance implementation.

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Composites One names Leon Garoufalis president and CEO

Garoufalis has been with Composites One and GLS Composites Distribution since 1988, serving a range of leadership roles in sales, marketing and operations.

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Thermoplastics

Cygnet Texkimp thermoplastic lab line build supports composites innovation

Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Line to enable faster development of composites technology in automotive, aerospace, construction and energy markets through dedicated customer trials.

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Construction

ASTM International to develop proposed standard for inspection of FRP building repairs

Proposed specification will provide process and procedure uniformity, and  inspection consistency for different applications.  

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Natural Fibers

The NCC, Skanska trial low-carbon, basalt fiber-reinforced concrete

Study is critical to understanding the impact of low-carbon concrete and advanced composite reinforcement systems in the construction sector, and its contributions toward low-carbon emissions, structural performance and EOL recycling.

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Wichita, Mississippi State request industry feedback and participation in advanced materials survey

Research program under the FAA ASSURE Center of Excellence to identify, assess and understand composites and advanced material systems used in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility designs.

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Automotive

FlatHyStor project to advance hydrogen storage system R&D for hydrogen-powered vehicles

Hexagon Purus joins forces with BMW, Bosch and TesTneT for €6 million project, brings expertise in Type IV high-pressure cylinders.

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Defense

Lockheed Martin's LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be made in Alabama and Georgia

The LMXT is produced as a composites-intensive A330 airliner at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama, facility and converted into tanker role at Lockheed’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.

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Sustainability

Blue Canyon II Wind Farm repower completed, required recycling of decommissioned composites turbine blades

Nacelle replaced for 84 turbines and 39-meter V80 blades replaced with 54-meter V110 blades.

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Aerospace

Natilus blended wing freighter secures first order

Large autonomous cargo drone freighter, Natilus N3.8T, comprises a carbon fiber airframe, offers 60% more cargo volume than same-weight aircraft and reduced cost and emissions by 50%.

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Robroy Enclosures adds 1,000-ton hydraulic press for large, nonmetallic enclosures

Custom-built press meets rapidly growing demand for nonmetallic electrical and industrial enclosures.

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Construction

Nonmetallic Excellence and Innovation Center launch extends advanced materials use in China

Beijing-based institute joins NEx in the U.S. and NIC in the U.K. in exploring joint R&D projects, standards development and adoption, professional development and certifications, advocacy and international outreach.  

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