GE Aviation GE9X engine achieves FAA certification
Ten GE9X engines have been delivered to power Boeing’s four 777X flight test airplanes after completing just under 5,000 hours and 8,000 cycles for certification.
Read MoreHexion sells resin businesses for $425 million
The definitive agreement to sell its Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins will enable a stronger business moving forward.
Read MoreAbaris announces composites training discount opportunity
Abaris’ 2020 Fall-Winter discount plan help students and organizations take advantage of training opportunities until the end of March 2021.
Read MorePeople in Composites: September 2020
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry this month includes Vestas, HRC Group, Toray Advanced Composites and more.
Read MoreContinental Structural Plastics develops composite EV battery enclosures
CSP’ lightweight composite and multi-material battery covers meet stringent static, dynamic and regulatory requirements for automakers.
Read MoreAZL Aachen investigates potential for bio-based composite materials
The five-month market and technology study will start on October 22, 2020 and is open to interested companies.
Read MoreCalifornian executive order requires all zero-emission vehicles by 2035
The mandate could achieve more than a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an 80% improvement in oxides of nitrogen emissions by 2035.
Read MoreArkema's partnership with ZEBRA project commits to circular economy
Arkema’s Elium thermoplastic resins might be key to the project’s goal to design and produce the first 100% recyclable wind turbine blade.
Read More401 Tech Bridges launches Materials Innovation Challenge
The challenge connects innovators to academic resources to accelerate the development of advanced materials and technologies.
Read MorePlastic Omnium supplies composite hydrogen storage tanks for MissionH24 cars
Plastic Omnium’s Type IV overwrapped carbon fiber tanks will be subjected to highly demanding operating conditions in terms of speed, refueling frequency and temperature.
Read MoreComposite Integration, Hill Helicopters collaborate to manufacture HX50
Composites Integration will design and manufacture tooling and first off components for the high-performance composite fuselage of the private luxury HX50 rotorcraft.
Read MoreGE finalizes supply contract for Haliade-X 13 MW variant
The Dogger Bank wind farm will comprise of 190 units of the 13 MW Haliade-X wind turbine, due for completion by 2026.
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