Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

HRC manufactures CFRP parts for XPeng HT Aero’s X2 eVTOL aircraft

HRC has successfully developed, delivered and assembled more than 100 types of carbon fiber parts for this futuristic eVTOL.

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Carbon Fibers

Harper International received order for pitch carbon fiber oxidation oven system

The oven is critical for the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research procurement of coal-derived carbon fiber precursor material.

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Toray develops novel analysis technology for multi-material structures incorporating UD tape

More precise prediction of properties for multi-material structures, particularly UD tape and injection molding materials, enables swifter part development.

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CFRTP E-bike frames enable repair and end-of-life repurposing 

Under its Novel Composites E-Bike project, the NCC, with Starling Cycles and Composite Braiding, proved the use of thermoplastics for the production of electric mountain bicycle frames.

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People in Composites: January 2022

New hires, appointments and promotions have been announced by KraussMaffei, Markforged, GRP Solutions, IPS Adhesives, Loparex, Exel Composites and others.

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Glass Fibers

Fibrolux supports Polish bridge with custom pultruded deck beams

More than 16 kilometers of fiberglass-pultruded profiles double Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge capacity and upgrade its durability.

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Sustainability

Boeing Q4 2021 results demonstrate 737 MAX recovery, 787 rework, record freighter aircraft sales

Q4 reports $14.8 billion in total revenue, reflecting progress in returning the 737 MAX to service and discussions with the FAA to resume 787 deliveries. 

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Aerospace

Twelve selected companies will provide Venture Class launch services for NASA

Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman and Virgin Orbit which have expertise in composites fabrication are among the 12 companies to provide new opportunities for science and technology payloads.

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Biomaterials

NatureWorks to open new headquarters and advanced biopolymers R&D facility

Located in Plymouth, Minn., the new facility will include state-of-the-art capabilities dedicated to fermentation R&D of new application using Ingeo PLA biopolymers.

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Biomaterials

Nordic Bioproducts successfully spins novel plant-based textile fiber

The Finnish startup begins an intensive product development period to scale up its Norratex fiber, which is manufactured without toxic chemicals or expensive solvents.

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Cutting/Kitting

Airborne expands automated kitting partnerships in North America

Preferred Reselling Partners Eastman Machine and Zünd Systemtechnik leverage extensive experience in deploying cutters across diverse end markets to sell Airborne automated kitting solutions.

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Technology Marketing highlights Armor-Mask APE 200 polymer elastomer formulation 

Coatings, maskants and sealants are effective sealant barriers in high-temperature, corrosive environments, from composite tooling to industrial equipment.

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