Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Hydrogen Storage

Universal Hydrogen Series A funding to build and test full-scale hardware for hydrogen commercial aircraft

$23.5 million in funding to set Universal Hydrogen on a path to have carbon-free airplanes using composite tanks in commercial service by 2025.

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NDI

Curtiss-Wright and Dolphitech team up on predictive wind turbine maintenance service

Combination of StressWave, PdP Pattern Recognition software with Dolphicam2 ultrasonic inspection for CFRP structures to provide end-to-end solution for damage detection, prevention and prediction.

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Telene composite components selected for Ebusco electric city bus

Telene PDCPD polymer and low-density matrix produces durable body panels, offers lower part weight.

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First quarter 2021 results better position Hexcel to support post-pandemic industry

Q1 2021 net sales of $310 million reflect continued focus on cost controls throughout economic headwinds, projected to gradually step up in upcoming quarters.

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Faurecia showcases composite hydrogen demonstrator for commercial vehicles at Auto Shanghai event

Seven-tank hydrogen storage system designed to provide more than 700 kilometers of autonomy for long-distance and high-load commercial trucks.

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Carbon Fibers

AeroVironment celebrates composite-intensive Ingenuity Helicopter flight on Mars

The AeroVironment team played a key role in developing the helicopter’s carbon fiber airframe and major subsystems.

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Aerospace

Antich and Sons develop composite yarn-spinning technique for 3D-woven preform production

Culmination of a three-year project with AMRC which focused on creating stabilized, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness with efficient material use for aerospace and automotive.

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Volocopter introduces Volocopter 2X eVTOL aircraft at Auto Shanghai 2021

Volocopter and Geely Technology reveal aircraft model, highlighting a cooperation to bring urban air mobility services to the Chinese market.

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Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability

Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.

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Fiber reinforcement supplier Devold AMT renamed under Saertex

Name change serves to strengthen Saertex’s global composite offerings, further unify its brand and fully integrate Devold into the group’s processes.

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Thermoplastics

Berndorf Band Group improves modular double-belt press system for high-rate thermoplastic production

New modules enable tailoring for advanced thermoplastic composites including woven, UD and crossply laminates, plus sandwich panels.

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NatureWorks Ingeo 3D700 biopolymer reduces LSAM warpage, minimizes print failures

Testing by NatureWorks’ global partners demonstrates a shrink rate less than 0.25% in printed parts and obtainable lower print temperatures due to optimized melt viscosity and microstructure.

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