Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

JEC

Composites portfolio targets sustainability, ballistics

JEC World 2024: Avient features its thermoplastic, thermoset and engineered fiber solutions, including new Polystrand ThermoBallistic composite panels.

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Automotive

SPE calls for Automotive Innovation Awards nominations

The 53rd Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 23, 2024, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.

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Aerospace

Airbus ramps up A350-1000F freighter developments, manufacture

Widebody freighter brings enhanced fuel burn, CO2 emissions and economics compared to other offerings, in addition to adding volume, range and payload.  

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Eve Air Mobility brings on Aciturri, Crouzet as eVTOL suppliers

Pilot controls and wing components will be covered by Crouzet and Aciturri, respectively, as first prototype production begins. 

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Thermoplastics

Digital Composites Factory joint venture to grow thermoplastics manufacturing

Together, AFPT, Alformet and New Frontier Technologies are fostering a productive environment for development of well-designed thermoplastic composites via automation, innovative design and advanced 3D expertise.

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Marine

Pro-Set named official materials supplier for New York Yacht Club American Magic

Competitive sailing team prepares for the 37th America’s Cup beginning in August 2024 with adhesives, resins and laminate testing services for its AC75 monohull construction.

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Belzona UK opens dedicated maintenance, repair training facility

New Wales facility offers a fully equipped training and application area for Belzona products, to eventually accommodate hands-on training for SuperWrap II composite materials.

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JEC

JEC World 2024 exhibitor previews

Prepare for JEC World 2024 in March with this succinct and useful list of some of the exhibitors that will be present on the show floor.

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Natural Fibers

SUSPENS project shares one-year progress, next steps

European project dedicated its first year to sustainable materials development and prototype manufacture, looks to validating performance.

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Trends

Australian R&D project harnesses wave energy for USV underwater rudders

The ACM CRC, with Ocius Technology and the University of New South Wales, collaborate to bring bio-inspired FRP “flippers” tailored to achieve optimal propulsion for all weather conditions.

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ATL/AFP

Advanced towpreg makes debut on IMOCA hydrofoil boat

JEC World 2024: Avel Robotics’ IMOCA hydrofoil, fresh off the water, is being highlighted at Toray Carbon Fiber Europe’s booth, showcasing a successful collaboration in using towpreg and AFP for efficient race boat development.

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JEC

Radome concept highlights composite aerostructures expertise

JEC World 2024: Airbus Atlantic is displaying a carbon and quartz fiber radome, in addition to touching on its capabilities in design, development of aerospace structures, parts and equipment.

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CAMX 2024
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High-Performance Composites
Composite raw materials