Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Coatings

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

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Movetech engineering center grows Frasle mobility market innovations

Brazilian R&D center is evolving after 50 years of innovation in friction materials, adding structural composites and polymeric components to its segment activities.

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Construction

Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs

A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

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Space

Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch

Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.

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Trends

CW finalizes Carbon Fiber 2024 program

Take part in this year’s event in Charleston, South Carolina, which annually provides attendees a comprehensive view of the carbon fiber supply chain through carefully curated presentations, exhibits and receptions.

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CAMX

Specialty graphene additives functionalize composite systems

CAMX 2024: Mito features E-Go graphene oxide for improved thermoset and thermoplastic properties, in addition to other additive solutions that are dispersible, safe to handle and scalable.

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Vertical Aerospace releases new VX4 prototype, begins initial testing

Initial powered ground tests are underway for the U.K.-built composite eVTOL vehicle, ahead of a more robust flight program with CAA Permit to Fly approval.

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Aerospace

Electra hybrid aircraft test flights prove eSTOL capabilities

The composites-intensive Goldfinch took off and landed in under 150 feet in an off-runway environment for DOD missions.

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Aerospace

Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification

Single-aisle equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines is meant to bring long-range flight opportunities to customers. Entry into service starts at the end of summer 2024.

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CAEATFA grants Archer approval for electric powertrain facility ramp-up

The $117 million award, believed to be CAEATFA’s largest to date in AAM, will support Archer’s planned expansion of battery pack and aircraft production facilities intended to support eVTOL commercialization.

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Carbon Fibers

Wheelchair racing glove demands met by CRP USA composites

The strength, durability and light weight characteristics of 3D printed Windform XT 2.0 athletic gear facilitates Paralympics Gold Medalist Tatyana McFadden’s enhanced agility and comfort.

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Modular equipment achieve continuous, versatile composites processing

CAMX 2024: IPCO highlights its novel precision scattering system designed to process recycled/reclaimed composite materials, as well as the multi-stage ThermoPress double-belt press.  

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