Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Boom Supersonic achieves first XB-1 demonstrator flight

Supersonic demonstrator met all test objectives, aided by use of carbon fiber materials, advanced avionics, digitally optimized aerodynamics and a supersonic propulsion system.

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SGL Carbon achieves annual targets for 2023, invests more in growth markets

SGL highlights record profits in three out of four businesses despite drop in demand from wind market, looks into declining Carbon Fibers unit as it enters 2024.

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Anisoprint opens office in China, scales up continuous fiber 3D printer production

With a new location in Shanghai, and a shift in management roles, Anisoprint is looking forward to rapid growth in Chinese, European and U.S. markets, further aided by funding rounds. 

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SkyNano opens new Tennessee facility for carbon management technology R&D

The 20,000-square-foot space enables the cleantech startup to hire additional team members, tackle larger projects and advance low-carbon composites development, high-performance batteries and more.

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Airtech, AES partner to grow LFAM applications

Airtech will provide extensive AM support, while AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products, all of which will further materials development, market strategies and design practices.

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Core

HyWaSand demonstrates large-series production potential for automotive TP sandwich components

Storage compartment flap for truck interior produced via fully automated continuous fiber thermoplastic sandwich molding technology shows suitability for series manufacture.

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Hydrogen Storage

Voith announces hydrogen storage cooperation with Weifu Hi-Tech

New deal with Chinese auto firm will develop and commercialize Type IV tanks for European, U.S. and Asian business markets.

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Automotive

Corvette E-Ray wins Best Performance Car of 2023

The GM Corvette Z06 sports Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels, cutting weight, increasing range and providing a noticeable difference in driveability.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Caesar III software supports hydrogen pipeline analysis, standards

Version 14 of the stress analysis software — applicable for use with FRP pipes — enables engineers to perform analyses more accurately, following the latest developments in hydrogen codes and standards.

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Aerospace

RUAG International sells aerostructures business, grows Beyond Gravity space business by 8% in 2023

Beyond Gravity is expanding and modernizing sites, adding AFP and a new facility in Decatur to double capacity.

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Carbon Fibers

HRC obtains GRS 4.0 certification for carbon-neutral carbon fiber products

Two rCF materials and two finished rCF products maintain more than 90% performance retention rate, earn Global Recycled Standard (GRS) recognition.

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Teijin Aramid wins award for recycled Twaron used in automotive tires

Tire Technology International Innovation Award highlights Teijin’s inclusion of recycled aramid fiber in the cap ply, belt and carcass of tire designs.

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