Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

AZL to carry out ultra-fast consolidator machine and inductive double-belt press developments

Innovative systems demonstrate highly scalable and flexible consolidation of composite laminates. Follow-up projects to be carried out this year.

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Automation

Hexagon, Authentise end-to-end software platform streamlines AM workflow

Solution integrates shop floor data with data intelligence to orchestrate consistent quality through concept to part for AM industrialization.

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People in Composites: April 2021

Nexcelle, EuCIA, Boom Supersonic, Hutchinson and Borealis AG announce new hires and appointees in the composites manufacturing industry for the month of April.

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Hydrogen Storage

Nikola Corp. selects Hexagon Purus to supply Type IV hydrogen cylinders for serial production

High-performance composite pressure vessels to be tested and validated later in 2021, and certified for distribution in European and North American markets.

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Aerospace

Solvay joins the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium

Solvay supports Canada in its early adoption of advanced air mobility and CAAM’s 2040 long-term goal that one in five aircraft operating in Canada are emission-free.

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Molds/Tools

ExOne acquisition accelerates expansion into 3D-printed tooling for composites

Patented 3D-printed sand tooling solution from Freshmade 3D applicable for composite layup, vacuum forming, compression molds, with 30-50% cost savings and design flexibility.

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Electronics

SABIC novel bio-based LNP compound demonstrates reduced carbon emissions

Flame-retardant carbon fiber-reinforced compound offers a 17% reduced carbon footprint and does not alter the polymer properties of the incumbent material.

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Composite Integration adds Pultex GmbH to distribution network

Positive growth leads to joint venture with Germany-based composite company to enable further innovation and knowledge sharing of infusion processes. 

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Thermoplastics

In-house polymer pulverizer expands Ensinger’s manufacturing capacities for composites

Machine investment strengthens Ensinger’s position as a complete solution provider in the areas of thermoplastic composite products and services.

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BAE Systems honors Kineco Kaman with Gold Supplier and C4ISR Supplier of the Year awards

Kineco Kaman among top award recipients recognized at fourth annual “Partner 2 Win” Supplier Symposium for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for 2020.

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Fill, Engel develop consolidation system for high-quality composite component production

Handed over to the Linz Institute of Technology, the consolidation unit processes high-temperature materials reliably, flexibly and with 60-second cycle times.

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Schmidt & Heinzmann opens second U.S. subsidiary

Subsidiary further targets Midwest and East Coast customers, enabling faster response times to meet requests for solutions for the automated production of composite parts.

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