Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Marine

Hexcel HexPly M9 prepregs receive DNV GL Type Approval Certification

Verification offers ship and boat builders a range of high-performance prepreg options for the manufacture of large composite structures in commercial marine craft.

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Hawthorn Composites awarded structural inlet duct manufacturing contract 

Manufacture of inlet ducts for Kratos unmanned combat aerial vehicle involves an automated dry fiber overbraiding process, VARTM infusion and oven cure.

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Automation

Schmidt & Heinzmann selected for TOP 100 Seal 2021 Innovation category

Production machinery and automation solutions company excels in all five category criteria with its innovative initiative implementation and entrepreneurial response to COVID-19.

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Sustainability

Teijin supports Japan Climate Initiative call for higher renewable energy target

Target renewable energy ratio for Japanese corporations for fiscal year 2030 to rise to 40-50%.

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Teijin, Applied EV develop composite autonomous vehicle platform

One-piece glass fiber-reinforced SMC structural shell reduces 20% weight and manufacturing complexity of the zero-emissions Blanc Robot platform.

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Sustainability

T&T Eco launches environmentally friendly degreasers and bio-based solvents

Degreaser and solvents are natural, high-performance solutions that can be used for cleaning, absorption and preparation of surfaces.

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UMaine awarded $2.8 million to accelerate AM wind blade development 

Additive manufacturing with bio-based, 100% recyclable feedstocks reinforced with wood can reduce construction time by six months and cut costs by 25-50%

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Additive Manufacturing Conference & Expo 2021 announces dates

Curated by the editors of Additive Manufacturing Media, the leading three-day event for industrial 3D printing will be held October 12-14, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Carbon Fibers

Hybrid metal composite four-disc milling cutter reduces machining times by 78%

CompoTech and Hofmeister steel and carbon fiber tool achieves 50% faster cutting speed and 54% higher feed rate compared to conventional two-disc tools.

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Toray nanoalloy technology develops new flexible and toughened polymer

New polymer combines PA6 with polyrotaxane and retains high thermal resistance, rigidity and strength with a bending fatigue limit that is 15-fold that of conventional polymers.

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European Alliance SMC BMC 2022 Design Award competition is open for projects

International design competition seeks European design students and young design professionals with novel ideas and solutions using SMC and BMC advanced materials.

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Dura Composites data analysis tool offers comprehensive product specifications

Interactive Product Selector identifies and details product information to streamline user selection and ensure fast and accurate product decisions for projects.

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