Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Airbus provides 2024 guidance update

Reduced commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024 and A320 production rate 75 shifted to 2027 reflects persistent specific supply chain challenges.

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CAMX

One-stop distributor targets greater composite products, services breadth

CAMX 2024: Pacific Coast Composites, backed by specialty chemicals distributor GracoRoberts, highlight combined expertise for comprehensive value-added services, products from more than 1,000 brands and a rapid e-commerce engine.

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Omax Corp. launches Omax Order mobile application

App enables part ordering ease and accuracy for Omax machine owners and operators.

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Sensors

RVmagnetics introduces R&D service for MicroWire technology

RVmagnetics now enables the development of composite measurement and monitoring systems based on its passive sensor technology, to fit exact customer requirements.

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CAMX

Plug-n-play AFP/ATL equipment, adaptive mold and integration solutions eases adoption

CAMX 2024: Addcomp distributes its AFP-XS systems and now adaptive molds, works with customers to design and install custom systems and develops its capabilities with new partnerships.

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Bonding

Controlled polymer ablation technology seeks to redefine surface prep

CAMX 2024: Plasma Bound’s CPA technology, powered by quality control system Vulcan, applies atmospheric pressure plasma to achieve high-level composite bonding.

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CAMX

Advanced materials portfolio extends property variety of composites

CAMX 2024: 3M highlights the inclusion of Glass Bubble microspheres or the use of Nextel ceramic fibers and textiles to enhance the performance, safety and efficiency of customer applications.

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Automotive

Composites to target indirection emissions reduction in U.K. rail sector

Composite Braiding’s Steve Barbour suggests ways to further decarbonize the U.K. rail industry through increased composites adoption.  

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ORNL nanofibers research strengthens bridge between fiber, matrix

A novel technique of depositing thermoplastic nanofibers enhances their strength, toughness and ability to withstand stress, removing the need for traditional methods like coatings.

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RTM

Molding technologies, integrated automation deliver streamlined production

CAMX 2024: Macrodyne engineers composites and rubber hydraulic presses for domestic and international customers, capable of handling large-scale production demands to more intricate projects.

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CAMX

Recycled carbon fiber bundles support circular supply chain goals

CAMX 2024: Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries through its fiber post-processing technology and EasyFeed Bundles.

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Automotive

Managing Composites, TNL presents Automotive Systems program

Two-hour online course, running eight sessions between July and August 2024, is targeting automotive aficionados who are interested in a deep dive into automotive’s history and current innovations.

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