Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

UMaine researchers aim to recycle wind turbine blades as 3D printing material

With a DOE grant in hand, UMaine’s ASCC seeks to develop an approach to recycle shredded wind turbine blade material as a cost-effective reinforcement and filler for large-scale 3D printing.

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Thermoplastics

CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation

GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.

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Stellantis increases strategic shareholding in Archer Aviation

Stellantis signals its continued confidence and partnership in the eVTOL company with the purchase of nearly 8.3 million shares.

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Aerospace

Kite Magnetics, Swinburne announce ultra-high efficiency propeller milestone

Optimized to work with composite or aluminum blades, the low-noise propeller designed for electric aircraft has indicated efficiencies of up to 92% with further design refinement underway.

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Aerospace

Boeing announces board and management changes

Dave Calhoun announces intent to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, in addition to shifts in board chair and a new Commercial Airplanes CEO.

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Defense

Construction begins on Boeing Australia MQ-28 production facility

The 9,000 square-meter Queensland facility will bring new aerospace skillsets and technologies, including composites manufacturing, robotics, testing and assembly capabilities.

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Automotive

Loop Technology launches FibreLINE2X1 for compact composite preforming

Smaller cell is devised for handling all aspects of the preforming process for the production of small automotive and aerospace parts.

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Automotive

McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider

The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.

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Wind/Energy

Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership

Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.

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Polynt Group enters discussions to acquire Polyprocess

Decision finalization of acquiring the specialty gelcoats, color pastes and derivatives supplier will be April 2024.

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Epoxies

Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core 

Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.

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Biomaterials

BioPowder introduces olive stone-based fiber additives, fillers

Olea FP brand transforms olive oil byproducts into high-quality powders with optimal performance that act as fillers and additives for composite applications.

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