Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Infrastructure

LivMatS biomimetic flax fiber Pavilion opens to the public

Made entirely of filament-wound flax fiber, the livMatS Pavilion combines integrative design, robotic fabrication and sustainable materials for a highly innovative, bio-inspired construction.

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ChemQuest Group acquires Powder Coating Research Group

PCR Group brings powder coating formulation expertise and a third laboratory to ChemQuest, and enhances the company’s focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets. 

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Automation

Re:Build Manufacturing acquires DAPR, enhances onshoring with advanced engineering support

DAPR Engineering expands capabilities and speed of Re:Build Engineering Services group, develop industrial automation and process equipment. 

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Marine

GreenLight project explores fire-resistant and bio-based FRPs for structural lightweight design in ships

Project leader Fraunhofer IFAM and six associated partners to study FRPs such as polybenzoxazine- and benzoxazine-based composite materials to meet strict safety regulations, requirements on passenger ships.

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Sustainability

Composite LPG cylinders manufacturer Hexagon Ragasco awarded Environmental Product Declaration

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) identifies environmental impact of Hexagon’s composite cylinder production and will analyze use phase and end-of-life phase in the future.

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Rize XRIZE composite printer now compatible with Synopsys platform for 3D medical printing

Platform combination enables the creation of affordable, full-color and functional 3D physical replicas from medical imaging for orthopedic, maxillofacial and cardiovascular application fields.

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Aerospace

Joby Aviation hits range, noise target milestones

Joby marks a series of key test and program milestones including a 150-mile flight on a single charge, comparative noise tests against other aircraft and applying for air carrier certification.

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Natural Fibers

Teijin Aramid, OMP Racing composite Formula E racing suit raises the bar for protective performance

Ultra-light meta-aramid fiber garment maximizes both the safety and comfort of the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team, harnessing flameproof, flexible and high-performance qualities.

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BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis recognized for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L lightweighting

Composite tunnel reinforcement comprised of pultruded continuous glass fiber reinforced with Elastocoat polyurethane system for 40% weight savings and improved overall performance.  

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U.S. administration targets 50% electric vehicle sales in 2030

Outlined target kicks off investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and incentives to advance long-term fuel efficiency and emissions standards, with GM, Ford, Stellantis and UAW supporting this effort.

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Curing

BriskHeat enhances silicone rubber blanket line

Composite curing heating blankets under the company’s SR Series are ultra-flexible, produce uniform heat up to 450ºF and are now compatible with any hot bonder plug.

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Ru-bix launch new high-density, high-performance polyurethane tooling board formula

RX-1200 exibits high strength, optimized gloss finish capabilities and proves easy to machine with minimal swarf.

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