Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

ALMACO discloses Top of Mind 2021 award finalists

The primary award for the Brazilian composites sector identifies the three most-voted companies in 27 categories. Winners will be announced Dec. 9.

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NDI

Dolphitech releases MxTTU digital scanning solution

In-service inspection capabilities are made more robust, flexible and portable, with the ability to precisely diagnose a larger inspection area and inspects materials that hinder sound propagation.

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Cutting and stacking cell from Schmidt & Heinzmann earns ThinKing Award

Lightweight innovation award emphasizes the system’s successful interplay between hardware and software for flexible and precise preform cutting and stacking.

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Weaving

Safran, Albany International extend strategic cooperation on advanced composites

Continuation of the partnership into 2046 progresses Safran and Albany’s work in developing critical components for next-gen aeroengines using proprietary 3D-woven composite technology.

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Aerospace

Geely Technology Group launches composite material automated production line for domestic general aviation aircraft

The China-based General Aviation Manufacturing Base will be able to manufacture more than 1,000 composite industrial-grade drones annually.

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Thermoplastics

Lanxess demonstrates Tepex composite material in structural bracket application

Lightweight bracket offers firm clamping of batteries in Mercedes-Benz S-Class with high strength under sustained dynamic stress, functional integration and no risk of short circuiting.

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Automation

The NCC offers SMEs opportunities to develop digital capabilities

Free Digital Factory learning modules are to cover data engineering, digital technologies and Industry 4.0 to enhance general digital skills.

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Aerospace

Meggitt shareholders reach agreement with Parker-Hannifin after TransDigm withdraws acquisition proposal

Meggitt shareholders close deal on recommended cash acquisition terms made by Parker, with transaction expected to close by Q3 2022.

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Wind/Energy

Re-Wind Network releases repurposed blade design catalog

Re:Wind Design fall catalog presents designs and details of structures and products developed from EOL wind blades, as well as the research team’s services for those interested in repurposing their own.

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Sustainability

Hexcel, Fairmat partnership aims to recycle carbon fiber prepregs

Cuttoffs generated by Hexcel’s European plants will be repurposed by the end of 2022 into high value-added products.

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Filament Winding

Roth Composite Machinery introduces the FWA 1 Duplex filament winding machine

Dynamic, multi-spindle machine enables the winding process to occur on both sides of the spindle, reportedly halving production time.

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Wind/Energy

LM Wind Power reports it will produce zero waste blades by 2030

Blade manufacturing waste prevention and recycling becomes the GE Renewable Energy business’ primary focus as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.

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