Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

Solvay completes South Carolina facility installation, adds to U.S. thermoplastic composite capacity

Facility development is fueled by increasing energy, aerospace and automotive demand, and will manufacture UD PVDF, PPS and PEEK tapes.

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Aerospace

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: A&P Technology

A&P Technology highlights its TX-45, which combines the mechanical performance of T1100G 71E 12k carbon fiber and offers significant cost savings.

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Ketones

Impossible Object offers high-performance, PEEK 3D-printed products at PA12 prices

Combination of the company’s proprietary CBAM process and lower cost source saves customers up to 80% and offers stronger, better performing products.

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EnvisionTEC, Covestro collaborate on material, printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

Covestro DLP resin e-PerFORM used with EnvisionTEC’s Perfactory P4K series DLP 3D printing demonstrates faster, more cost-effective print speeds for the production of injection molding tooling.

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Defense

Fort ORD Works achieves AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications

International Standards Authority audit earned through the company’s commitment to quality and compliance to stringent internal procedures for the development of high-performance composite structures.

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VoltAero to cross English Channel with Cassio 1 demonstrator aircraft

The repeated electric aviation crossing emphasizes the Cassio program’s development phase advancements, as well as its anticipated 2023 certification.

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Sustainability

NASA highlights sustainable aviation goals for the U.S.

Agency details a plan to reduce aviation carbon emissions by 2030 via a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge (SAFGC), investment in cost-sharing partnerships and demonstration of new technologies, including composite materials.

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Boeing, SAMPE renew ongoing partnership providing opportunities to more than 400 members

Partnership focuses on connecting Boeing experts with students and trainees, increasing access to education, accelerating skills development and enriching educational experiences.

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Pressure Vessels

Global Offshore Wind Report 2021 forecasts 235 GW installed over next decade

Though the forecasted new offshore wind capacity is seven times larger than the current market size, it’s only 2% of what’s needed for zero-emission targets, GWEC says.

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Aerospace

L&L Products introduces FST-compliant interior edge and core filler compound

L&L Reinforce L-9060 improves the traditionally manual process of other two-component honeycomb panel reinforcements, optimizing process, quality and waste.

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ExOne launches comprehensive industrial-grade, 3D-printed tooling solutions

X1 Tooling, reported to be the broadest portfolio available to manufacturers, offers fast, affordable and local tooling options for the final production of metal, plastic and composite designs.

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Carbon Fibers

Trelleborg unveils Soteria FRV ultra-lightweight, fire-resistant carbon fiber material

Part of Trelleborg’s range of protection materials and demonstrates applicability for EV battery boxes, enclosures and other fire risk options.  

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