Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction

Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.

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Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

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JEC

3D weaving capabilities achieve complex shapes, reduce weight and cost

JEC World 2024: Bally Ribbon Mills is displaying film-infused 3D woven joints, woven thermal protection systems (TPS) and woven composite 3D structures.  

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Recycling

Broetje-Automation demonstrates rCF placement via AFP

Through the ScrapSeRO project, the system integrator and machine builder successfully processed recycled composites, in addition to more traditional materials, via its highly flexible Staxx One system.

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Consumer

Ekbacken Studios furniture incorporates Sulapac wood composites

High-end design furniture is 3D printed from bio-based, eco-friendly materials for aesthetic and sustainable home product options.

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Biomaterials

On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing

CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.  

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Sirius Aviation reveals hydrogen VTOL aircraft, the Sirius Jet

Propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, the composites-intensive vehicle will take flight in two version options by 2025.

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JEC

Resin metering pumps handle challenging resins, polymers

JEC World 2024: Slack & Parr presents its resin metering capability, with pump offerings that improve fiber-to-resin control, boost efficiency and reduce waste in composites manufacture.

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GF Piping Systems introduces nonmetallic lug-style Butterfly Valve 565

Lightweight, corrosion-free composite- and plastics-based end valve enables efficient disassembly of filters, tanks and other installations.

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Composites lab launches fresh rebrand to highlight material services

JEC World 2024: With new logo and rebranding in hand, Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd. invites industry and potential partners to learn more about its decades experience in material, evaluation services.

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Defense

Toray celebrates commissioning of expanded Torayca T1100 production line

Doubled carbon fiber production capacity at Toray’s Decatur, Alabama, plant will support rising demand in U.S. defense.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE 2024 issues call for papers, sponsors and exhibitors

Submit a paper or technical presentation, or become a sponsor and/or exhibitor for the Sept. 4-6, 2024 event that takes place annually in Novi, Michigan.

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