Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Raise3D launches fused filament fabrication 3D printer aimed at small-batch production

The large-format RFM500 fabricates carbon fiber-reinforced end-use parts with industrial-grade precision and repeatability.

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Automation

Zünd Connect automates production monitoring, optimizes cutting system productivity

Monitoring tool compiles production data into key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess how efficiently cutting systems are working and identify areas of workflow optimization.

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Desktop Metal acquisition of ExOne cements leadership in mass-produced AM parts

ExOne extends Desktop Metal’s product platforms  with optimized throughput, flexibility and materials breadth in metals, plastics and composites, with the goal to accelerate AM 2.0 adoption.

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DNV looks for partners to launch a joint industry project for floating offshore substations

Participants will help align industry best practices to enable accelerated technology development and to close gaps in available substation standards.

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Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel

Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.

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Aerospace

FACC continues profitable course into third quarter 2021

Aerospace group revenue is up 16.3%, and is on target for a potential 5% revenue growth in Q4, benefiting from major secured projects and implementation of the company’s 2030 strategy.

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Swoop Aero strengthens partnership with Quickstep Holdings

Next-generation urban aircraft developer expects to scale up its manufacturing capabilities into 2022, which includes the development of composite parts.

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Defense

Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman

Two separate Loyal Wingman aircraft completed successful flight missions to aid in the continuation of improving the unmanned vehicle’s development.

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Arris raises additional $88.5 million in funding, receives new investment by Chuo Malleable Iron

Arris continues to scale up global operations of its Additive Molding technology and partner across industries to fulfill an increasing demand for medium- to high-volume composites production.

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Aerospace

Volocopter conducts first crewed eVTOL test flight in South Korea

Five-minute crewed and public test flight of the Volocopter 2X demonstrates South Korea’s goal to achieve UAM commercialization by 2025.

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Defense

The NCC launches first U.K. composites technology forum dedicated to defense

The forum brings together large industry primes, academia and SMEs to facilitate technical exchange and drive innovation for composites technology development.

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CAMX

Technical paper winners announced for CAMX 2021

CAMX recognizes outstanding composites research from students, engineers and industry professionals.

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