Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Recycling

Kautex targets automotive sustainability with Green+ materials

Composite materials line, made with 20% biomass materials and/or 25% recycled materials, demonstrates the Tier 1’s focus on sourcing sustainable materials and meeting its Sustainability Roadmap.  

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Defense

Velocity Composites achieves recertification globally

AS9100D and AS9120B accreditation across Velocity’s three manufacturing sites in the U.K. and U.S. reinforce quality service to aerospace and defense customers.

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Eve receives $94 million additional equity to support eVTOL development

New capital financing includes equity injection participation from large strategic industrial companies and diversified investors.

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Raise3D launches Hyper Core filament line, Pro3 HS Series

While Raise3D’s composite filament line increases heat conductivity for rapid melting and cooling during the 3D printing process, its Pro3 HS Series offers integrated hyper-speed capabilities.

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Automotive

Third keynote is revealed for SPE ACCE 2024

Amanda Nummy, a polymer engineer from Hyundai America Technical Center Inc., is presenting an overview of the company’s global strategies for sustainability.

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Cryostar, Verne to develop heavy-duty CcH2 fueling solutions

The parties will develop composites-intensive station equipment capable of refueling both compressed hydrogen and CcH2, enabling low-cost, future-proofed refueling stations. 

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Carbon Fibers

Sicomin, Fairmat to create recycled CFRP stiffener for body scale

French specialists work together to match epoxy resin production and compatibility targets for a next-gen digital body scan scale product.

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Molds/Tools

Adapa reconfigurable mold technology replaces one-off fabrication

From hand lamination to thermoforming, the company’s adaptive mold enables the production of complex, curved structures without the waste or time associated with more traditional molds.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems enters negotiations with Boeing, Airbus

Airbus is expected to acquire certain Spirit assets that serve Airbus programs, concurrently with the closing of Spirit's acquisition by Boeing.

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Space

Rock West sandwich panels support high-power Astro Digital satellites

RWC built and delivered solar array substrate panels from trace/lead-integrated skins that enable direct integration with solar cells, saving weight and time.

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Vericut version 9.5 maximizes efficiency, minimizes downtime

Latest CGTech software release adds improvements within the core product while improving user experience and practically automating NC program optimization.

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Aerospace

FACC equips 2,000th Airbus aircraft with Sharklets

Eight-foot-high composite components furnish the Airbus A320 Family, enhancing fuel efficiency via their biomimetic design.  

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