Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Gurit extends contract with Pilatus Aircraft for aerospace-qualified prepregs

Five-year materials supply contract extension covers prepreg delivery for secondary aircraft structures and interior applications, including the CFRP/GFRP PC-24 jet.

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RTM

Hexion partners with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in new Ford F-150 model

Pickup truck model’s hybrid rear suspension is supported by a composite helper spring which uses Hexion’s epoxy resin system and is processed via HP-RTM.

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Wind/Energy

U.S. administration sets stage for offshore floating wind turbines

Pacific Coast opened to advance areas for offshore wind off the northern and central coasts of California, follows the call for 30 GW offshore wind deployment by 2030.

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Carbon Fibers

CRP Technology highlights Windform RS composite material for powder bed fusion processes

Polyamide-based carbon fiber-filled composite provides enhances functionality, flexibility and speed in developing intricate 3D-printed parts.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE sends out nominations call for innovative parts competition

Registered conference participants may nominate any original equipment or aftermarket composite parts or prototypes. Abstracts are due June 30.

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Consumer

Covestro composite materials augment high-performance active footwear

Desmopan TPU and Maezio carbon fiber-reinforced TPU fibers applied to basketball shoe and a foot shape-based running shoe concept to demonstrate comfort, style, durability and superior performance.

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Aerospace

Airbus updates single-aisle aircraft production plans 

Per its expectations for a 2023-2025 commercial aircraft market recovery, Airbus confirms a rise in A320, A220 and A350 production rates.

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Fortify, Roger Corp. partner to develop 3D-printed dielectric material systems

Combination of low-loss material systems and the Flux 3D printer series’ advanced composite processing capabilities augment radio-frequency device manufacture.

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Majority of global eVTOL professionals indicate commercial UAM routes will be operational by 2025

Research commissioned by Horizon Aircraft suggests near-future UAM market advancements and the development of new jobs, with Canada, China and the U.S. predicted to have the most advanced eVTOL markets.

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Aerospace

Honda Aircraft Co. unveils the HondaJet Elite S

Upgraded from the original composite fuselage aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, the Elite S features several upgrades that expand operational capability and improve flight operation.

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Carbon Fibers

Mitsubishi to supply CFRP components for Dymon lunar rover

Mitsubishi CFRP components and thermoplastic materials, as well as technical support will aid the Japan-based private company’s scheduled fall 2021 launch.

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People in Composites: May 2021

Illium Composites, Boom Supersonic, Hexion, AOC, KraussMaffei, Composites Integration and SPE announce new hires within the composites manufacturing industry.

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