Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aurora reveals latest SPRINT X-Plane design concept

An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.

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Trends

TPI manufactures all-composite Kenworth SuperTruck 2 cab

Class 8 diesel truck, now with a 20% lighter cab, achieves 136% freight efficiency improvement.

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Trends

Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats

The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.

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Medical

Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach

The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.

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BlueWind earns Supplier Spirit of Alliance award

Composite nacelle covers manufacturer is one of 22 GE Vernova supplier companies to have received the award in 2023, backed by delivery ramp up and expansion.

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Recycling

Magnetic nanoparticles show promise for thermosets recycling

Aitiip and the University of Slovenia have collaborated to develop, test and prove how smart magnetic nanoparticles can produce a controlled decomposition of the resin for recycling.

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Ketones

Formula 1 team adopts Roboze 3D printed composites

The Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team is collaborating with Roboze to reduce weight and create parts with complex geometries via carbon fiber/PEEK.

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Aerospace

Aurora expands aerospace composites manufacturing facility

Bridgeport facility has been increased to approximately 227,000 square feet to better engage with current and new production programs.

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Natural Fibers

Hypetex wins Innovate UK Smart grant for FlaxTex composite

In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the novel colored natural fiber is waterproof, 100% biodegradable and features enhanced manufacturing attributes thanks to Hypetex’s coloring process.

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Jetcam releases JOC 4 nesting software update

JOC 4 is the first of several major product releases this year that continue on the path of automation, integration and simplifying the performance of complex operations.  

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Recycling

Hexcel, Fairmat agreement bolsters U.S. composite recycling efforts

A 10-year agreement between the partners’ Salt Lake City, Utah, facilities will build upon previous agreements for responsible environmental stewardship in industry.

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Thermoplastics

Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance

Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.

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