Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aimplas expands online training program with composites course

Aimplas offers courses throughout the year on processes such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, recycling and now composites, particularly targeting the construction industry.

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CMS, Caracol collaboration targets large-format 3D printing market

Global development of LFAM technologies and applications will support end user’s adoption of 3D printing for composites. 

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DaQoTa project develops measuring head prototype for LATW inspection

Fraunhofer IPT, Taniq and Pixargus have proven the success of a measuring head capable of optimizing the reliability, security and efficiency of FRP pressure vessel manufacturing.

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SAMPE Foundation seeks nominations for high school STEM program

New program seeks to embed composite materials education in high school STEM programs, and inspire students to pursue further studies in advanced materials. Deadline is Sept. 1, 2024.

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Carbon Fibers

Head Sports prototype racquets to incorporate bio-circular Torayca fiber

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. is supplying its ISCC Plus-certified carbon fibers for tennis racquets and pickleball paddles.

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Freudenberg launches fully synthetic wetlaid nonwovens

Wetlaid materials, manufactured from various types of polymer-based fibers, are particularly designed for use in filtration and other industrial applications.

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SPE Thermoset TopCon 2024 announces first keynote speaker

Composite One’s Marcy Offner addresses the importance of empowering women in industry and how to capitalize on their contributions.

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Volocopter receives green light for VoloCity serial production

Production organization approval (POA) extension gives Volocopter the ability to design and produce the eVTOL aircraft in Bruchsal once it receives type certification.

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Sustainability

Melt spinning plant installation evolves DITF's fiber development

New melt spinning pilot plant offers a well-equipped environment for the development and application of research into new spinning processes, fiber functionalization and sustainable fibers.

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Aerospace

HAV begins Airlander 10 type certification program

Submitted application marks the formal start determining a safe airship design. Certification attainment will be followed by aircraft delivery.

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JEC

Colored composites evolve design opportunities, boost technical capabilities

JEC World 2024: Hypetex is returning with its color technologies, displayed via a variety of sporting goods applications, as well as its expansion into marine.

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Aerospace

Boeing holds discussions to acquire supplier Spirit AeroSystems

With Spirit AeroSystems under scrutiny for 737 Max manufacturing issues, Boeing is considering buying back its former aerostructures unit.

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