Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

TRB Lightweight Structures to supply composite components for Hitachi trains

New project to manufacture panels, partitions, doors and modified bike and bulk units for 23 trains that are set to enter service in 2022.

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Defense

Arcturus UAV awarded $7 million task order for MEUAS program

Composite vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft system is said to deliver true versatility and multi-mission capabilities to U.S. Special Operations Command and other customers.

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Infrastructure

Palari Group, Mighty Buildings to develop community of 3D-printed, zero-net energy homes

Palari to construct 15 eco-friendly homes via 3D-printed panelized Mighty Kit system, which delivers prefabricated polymer composite panels for reduced waste and setup time.

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Ru-bix gears up for full production, triples capacity

U.K.-based company remained operational throughout the pandemic to further solidify business foundation and meet recent increasing demand head-on.

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Teton SmartSlice 2.0 offers improved functionalities

Simulation tool for 3D printing provides more ergonomic user features, including view displacement options, tooltips and 10 new material options.

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EHang supports Chinese national transportation network plan

EHang seizes national strategic initiative advocating for development of more intelligent transportation networks to accelerate commercialization of its AAV vehicles for urban air mobility.

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Marine

Alveus to commercialize Compa Repairs' composite ship repair service 

Compa Repairs service and license solutions to establish a readily available network of license repair experts globally for ship repairs using CFRP materials.

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SAMPE North America awards 2021 student chapter grants 

Annual program will support 24 universities on technical projects for the 2021 year and help chapters build stronger programs.

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Glass Fibers

Manna Laminates FEATURE organosheet laminate targets EMS applications

Fiber-metal laminate (FML) can be thermoformed in the injection or compression mold, possesses ideal characteristics for electric vehicle applications.

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Wind/Energy

Vineyard Wind I offshore wind project poised for finalization

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completes environmental analysis for proposed U.S. commercial-scale offshore wind farm with expectations to announce a decision by mid-2021.

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Aerospace

Decision SA, Carboman Group unveil new direct mold tooling for aerospace applications

Material selection ensures tool surface and support structure match mold and part CTE for short lead times and highly stable direct molds at temperatures up to 180˚C.

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Construction

Bostik launches online platform dedicated to construction professionals

Bostik Academy provides a broad range of information on flooring and sealing applications and technical support on four regional platforms.

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