Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Composite One webinar: Careers in composites

Composite One is co-hosting an upcoming webinar titled, “Careers in Composites: Building Today for the Future of Manufacturing,” on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT (1:00-2:00 p.m. CST).

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People in Composites: October 2020

Safran, Vectorply, Zund America and Exel Composites announce new hires and promotions in the composites industry.

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Aviation research program kicks off for continuous complex composite profiles

InPro project combines blow molding technology with Continuous Compression Molding (CCM) process for efficient, sustainable continuous composite profile production.  

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Toray International UK, Astar sign agreement for CMSC supply in U.K.

The addition of carbon fiber sheet molding compound supply to the U.K. composite market will add further value to Toray customers.

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Infusion

Oli46 Resin Blocker maintains infusion vacuum level

Technical flange is designed to avoid resin waste up to 80%, improve surface finish and save on cost and production time.

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Aerospace

Airbus delivers first U.S.-assembled A220

The built and delivered aircraft from the company’s Mobile, Alabama, facility indicates Airbus’ growing industrial footprint in North American markets.

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Aerospace

Unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft performs low-speed taxi test

Reaching maximum speeds of 16 mph on the ground, the low-speed taxi determined the Loyal Wingman’s runaway independence for its maiden flight later this year.

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Molds/Tools

Thermwood demonstrates novel 3D printing approach for large vessel molds

Thermwood 3D-printed and trimmed five-foot-tall sections that were then bound together and bolted to form a complete female mold. The entire mold section, made of four printed pieces, weighs 4,012 pounds and required 65.5 hours to print.

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Aerospace

Teijin, Safran sign master contract for composite material supply

Some of Tejin’s high-performance composite material supply contracted for the production of Safran aircraft parts will be manufactured by U.S.-based Renegade Materials Corp.

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Spirit, Bombardier renegotiate terms of Bombardier Belfast sale

Spirit AeroSystems agreed last year to acquire Bombardier’s Belfast plant, which makes the composite wings for the Airbus A220. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled both sides to re-evaluate the value of the transaction. 

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils location for Hyperloop Certification Center

Virgin Hyperloop aims to achieve safety certification by 2025, and commercial operations beginning in 2030.

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Automotive

Teijin joins AZL Partner Network

Participation with the cross-industry network’s upcoming multi-material battery casing project and will accelerate Teijin’s automotive composites expertise. 

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