Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Vericut version 9.5 maximizes efficiency, minimizes downtime

Latest CGTech software release adds improvements within the core product while improving user experience and practically automating NC program optimization.

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Aerospace

FACC equips 2,000th Airbus aircraft with Sharklets

Eight-foot-high composite components furnish the Airbus A320 Family, enhancing fuel efficiency via their biomimetic design.  

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CAMX

Textile machinery, NCFs provide sustainable processing options

CAMX 2024: Karl Mayer is returning to CAMX with a focus on fabric- and fiber-handling equipment, in addition to its application development services.  

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Carbon Fibers

Dahltram I-350CF qualified through JuggerBot 3D Material Card suite

The collaboration focuses on developing parameters for repeatable and reliable pellet-fed 3D printing using the carbon fiber-reinforced high-temperature tooling resin.

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Marine

BMComposites flagpole antenna mount equips luxury marine vessels

Carbon fiber antenna continues to provide a modern and configurable connectivity option for superyacht owners.

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Defense

DARPA dubs new hybrid-electric X-plane XRG-73

Scaled Composites, Cornerstone Research Group and others are supplying the uncrewed aircraft, which will mature a long-endurance aircraft design.  

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Aerospace

Electra’s Goldfinch proves eSTOL capabilities in piloted test flights

Information gained from the flight test program will inform the design of Electra’s nine-passenger commercial eSTOL aircraft, with entry into commercial service targeted for 2028.  

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Airtech to integrate composite materials into Adaxis 3D printing software

Unification of technical competencies on a single platform facilitates the precise control of the AdaOne pellet-based 3D printing technology, optimizing materials performance and quality of printed parts for end-users.

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People in composites: June 2024

SkyDweller Aero, Daher and Velocity Composites have made announcements highlighting new personnel and internal promotions.

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Automotive

Gatron to deliver composite seats for 22 Alstom trains

The production of more than 11,000 seats for trains running in the São Paulo subway showcases expertise in hand-laid composite applications.

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AOC Atlac 430E resin formulation reduces Versteden styrene emissions

Developed for composite piping systems development, the novel system has proven low levels of styrene concentration during hand lamination and filament winding processes.

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Curing

Hardener accelerator line designed for epoxy resin optimization

CAMX 2024: Alzchem highlights the Dyhard series of latent curing agents, providing the balance of mechanical and thermal properties formulators need for thermoset epoxy resin systems.

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CAMX 2024
VersaMix® meter mix system
Aerospace prepreg and carbon fiber
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