Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

FACC earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

The spot is in recognition of the group’s consistent high performance as a Boeing supplier.

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Automotive

DOE announces funding for projects supporting composites for vehicle applications

Composite recipients Ford and GM will develop a multi-functional cross-car beam and volume manufacturing of structural battery enclosures.

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Adhesives

Tech Table: Mold release agents

A table of mold release agents collected from data provided by suppliers. 

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Fabrics/Preforms

DrapeCube offers cost-effective preforming process for FRP textile production

The DrapeCube offers a cost-effective design for the production of fiber preforms from textile semi-finished products.

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TCPoly thermal conductive filaments for 3D printing

The Ice9 product offerings are composed of carbon-based fillers and ceramic filler parts.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber architectural panels added to Rock West Composites' lineup

The panels are versatile, heat-flexible, chemical resistant and host a variety of colors for the architecture and design markets. 

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Fill completes new center for digitalization and software engineering

Future Zone in Austria explores future of production machines, system intelligence, and virtual and real symbiosis.

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Carbon Fibers

Boom Supersonic to roll out XB-1 demonstrator at virtual event Oct. 7

The supersonic jet, incorporating carbon fiber construction, is slated for first flight in 2021.

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Five-bladed H145 receives type certification by EASA

With several test flights under its belt and an EASA certification, Airbus is prepping the H145 for customer deliveries.  

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Infrastructure

3D printed FRP footbridge paves way for circular composites

The thermoplastic composite footbridge incorporates a short glass fiber-filled PET specifically designed for 3D printing.  

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PolyOne rebrands and completes Clariant Masterbatch acquisition

Rebranding itself as Avient, the sustainable solutions provider has acquired 46 manufacturing operations and technology centers in 29 countries.  

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Carbon Fibers

Rock West Composites announces Quaranvent design competition winner

Winner Craig Monroe devised a 15-foot inflatable kayak that weighed only 12 pounds, and incorporated carbon fiber components.

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