Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Astro Aerospace announces definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft

Greater access to capital and industry experience expected to accelerate eVTOL innovation and better position for production and commercialization.

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Aerospace

Bye Aerospace unveils eight-seat all-electric eFlyer 800

Taking advantage of advanced materials, the aircraft reportedly eliminates all CO2 emissions and is only one-fifth the operating costs of traditional twin turboprops.

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Wind/Energy

Fiberline Composites reports healthy growth in the wind power industry

Carbon and glass fiber profile supplier realizes more than 50% growth in its carbon fiber pultrusion segment in 2020, positioning it for further expansion in the market.

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Sustainability

Advanced biocomposite technologies nominated for “Renewable Material of the Year” Innovation Award

Six nominees chosen for Renewable Materials Conference award, including India-based Malai Biomaterials Design for its plant leather biocomposite, and Netherlands-based Vepa and Plantics’ hemp chair.

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NDI

BTG Labs launches Surface Analyst 5001

Non-destructive handheld surface inspection device performs predictive analytics for zero-defect manufacturing in less than two seconds for any materials and part geometries in any direction.

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Continuous Composites, Saint-Gobain collaboration advances CF3D technology

Saint-Gobain to bring CF3D production systems in-house, with a focus on certifying the patented technology for use in commercial aerospace applications.

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Aerospace

Ingenuity helicopter begins new demonstration phase

Proving its mettle at controlled, powered flight on Mars, Ingenuity’s transition to an operations demonstration phase will bring a new flight envelope, and perform aerial observations for future missions.

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Automation

NCC unveils AFP/ATL dual system for large, complex structures

The hybrid cell, created in partnership with Electroimpact, can be used individually or together for automated composite manufacturing at a medium- to large-scale level.

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Automation

Wickert multifunctional gripper improves automated workpiece handling

Set-up free gripper handles multilayer-stacked components uses cameras, image processing and an integrated position sensor system for uninterrupted handling, automation and machining operations.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast advances LANCA project concept with resin transfer infusion

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, Northrop Grumman and Intrepid Minds support further development of the Royal Air Force’s unmanned Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA). 

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Curing

Easy Composites appointed as exclusive U.K. distributor of Eco-Technilin natural fiber reinforcements

Eco-Technilin natural fiber product range offers woven, nonwoven, UD and prepreg reinforcement options that are more sustainable, affordable alternatives to traditional reinforcements like glass fiber.

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CIMBAR Performance Minerals completes TOR Minerals acquisition

CPM invests in Texas-based high-performance specialty mineral developer’s North American Barite and Alumina Trihydrate manufacturing assets and business.

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