Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Stratasys carbon fiber material for 3D printer line is more functional, lightweight and versatile

ABS-based carbon fiber material for the Stratasys F123 Series 3D printer line is 15% stronger and 50% stiffer compared to standard ABS.

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Aerospace

Veelo Technologies debulking system enables OOA composite aircraft rotor blade processing

In-situ heating blankets offer a highly drapable solution for uniform heating coverage over complex surface areas.

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CW Top Shops

Drive your manufacturing operations forward with CW Top Shops

Rarely do we imagine our survey participation makes any long-term impact. I’m here to tell you that is does.

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Krayden acquires Northern Composites

Acquisition will strengthen both company’s supplier relationships and enhance breadth of premium quality composite materials distributed.

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Spheretex appoints Superior as primary core distributor

Superior will provide technical service, guide applicators and stock the full range of Spheretex’ products, with hopes of expanding both company’s presence.

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Composites Germany survey offers more positive composite industry assessment

Compared to mid-2020, first signs of recovery and a more positive outlook on current business situations suggest expectations for fulfilling future developments and applications are looking up.

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Aerospace

Spirit Aerosystems reports Q4 and full-year 2020 financial results

Revenue was down 55%, primarily due to the effects of the 737 MAX grounding and COVID-19. Total 2020 shipset deliveries was 920, down from 1,791 in 2019.

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Finnester Coatings opens in-house fire lab for composite testing

Lab will serve as a hub to test and confirm fire protection performance of Finnester’s RED gelcoat technologies for composite applications. 

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Defense

NCC to play key role in U.K./Australian advanced materials collaboration

Funding announced for innovative proposals cover integration of composites, adhesives for structural joining, joining high-temperature structures and improving armor systems.

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Pressure Vessels

Iberdrola plans first industrial-scale floating offshore wind farm in Spain

The 2,000-MW project is part of the 150 initiatives presented for Spanish industrial and employment transformation. Could generate 2,800+ jobs/year, involve 52 Spanish SMEs, with €1 billion investment.

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Aerospace

Perseverance rover landing previews touchdown footage

NASA’s Perseverance rover relays a high-resolution still shot of its descent to the surface of Mars. Rover indicates positive health reports.

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Automotive

DuPont, Nissan e.dams Formula E team partner for advanced automotive electrification

Technical partnership will act as a testbed to explore and accelerate new technologies for safer, more advanced electric vehicles in motorsport, and for future commercial applications.

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