Grace Nehls

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Carbon Fibers

Sojitz invests in IsoTruss composite telecommunication infrastructure

The lattice telecommunication structure is equipped with the structural capabilities for bending and torsion and is corrosion-resistant, an advantage to coastal areas.  

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Curing

Adapa, ElectroHeat partner for reconfigurable thermoforming solution

Off-the-shelf solutions will pair curing oven and reusable adaptive mold to fit standard panel sizes for lower-cost composites manufacturing.

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SHD Composites invests in new Group Technical Center

The Technical Center extend the company’s prepreg development and testing capabilities and adds to its level of global customer services.

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Anisoprint launches 3D printer for continuous fibers

The Desktop Anisoprinting package comes with tailor-made plastic filament materials, verified printing profiles and a comprehensive training course.

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Composites in Aerospace, MedTech events offer innovative approach to composites

Composites in MedTech and Composites in Aerospace are two virtual events occuring Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, 2020, with a goal to educate participants on innovative approaches to composites.

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Aerospace

MTU Aero Engines highlights potential hydrogen applications

Since the industry’s move toward emission-free aviation, the German engine manufacturer has been developing three additional concepts for hydrogen application. 

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Aerospace

Boeing, Airbus announce Q3 delivery results

Year to date (YTD), Airbus has delivered a total of 341 commercial aircraft, Boeing 98 aircraft. Numbers still clearly reflect the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the industry.

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Sustainability

Airborne Oil & Gas reinforces energy transition journey as Strohm

Rebranded as Strohm, the company works to confirm its commitment to the oil and gas sector’s goals to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. 

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Natural Fibers

Natural fiber crash box design for motorsport

The natural fiber Front Impact Absorbing Structure (FIAS) prototype showed desired crash behavior and eradication of sharp splintering, proving it as an alternative to carbon fiber in motorsport applications.

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Henkel, Carbon partnership offers additive manufacturing solutions

The combination of Loctite materials and 3D-printing expertise opens doors for the adoption of high-performance additive manufacturing at scale for industrial customers.  

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SAMPE 2021 abstract submission opportunity still open

All are encouraged to submit an abstract for the spring 2021 conference and exhibition. Abstract submission deadline is November 15, 2020.

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Trends

Victrex, Daher, attain next-gen thermoplastic aircraft panel milestone

The developed panel is a 176-ply laminate, 32-millimeter-thick composite structure and uses Victrex AE 250 PAEK-based thermoplastic composites.   

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