Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

COMPINNOV TP2 project promotes use of thermoplastics in aerospace

Completed in 2023, COMPINNOV TP2 explored thermoplastic composites, enhancing the understanding between prepregs and production methods to foster the potential for French aerospace innovation.

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Aerospace

Bally Ribbons 3DMAT quartz composite is adopted for future NASA space missions

Named the NASA Government Invention of the Year, the 3D orthogonally woven materials supports structural and thermal performance needs for Orion mission and more.

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Recycling

Acciona Energía, El Ganso develop shoes made with recycled wind blade materials

Limited-edition sneakers feature soles composed of micronized dismantled wind blades from a wind farm in Navarra, Spain.

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Aerospace

Kordsa to provide fire-retardant products for FACC aerocomposite components

The long-term agreement covers the supply of fire-resistant, sustainable, epoxy-based products for use in aircraft cabins.  

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Aerospace

Kineco Kaman completes delivery of first CFRP OMA assembly for Gaganyaan mission

Backed by previous composites-related projects, Kineco continues to contribute its expertise to future space exploration in India.

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Recycling

Bizente project evaluates enzymatic recycling for resins, composites

Among the latest advances are toxicity tests, used to evaluate the effect of different resins and plastic degrading on aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and thus determine the technology’s long-term sustainability.  

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Dixie Chemical completes capacity expansion for NMA plant in U.S.

New specialty chemical capacity to support demand for high-temperature, high-performance epoxy-based composites, insulators and adhesives/sealants.

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EH216-S eVTOL aircraft gains CAAC airworthiness certification

The EHang unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) complies with approved type design, safety and quality requirements, with deliveries to customers now underway.

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ATL Composites collaboration advances kite-foil board production for Paris Olympics

Breiana Whitehead, pioneering Australian kite-foil sailor, spearheads board design intricacies with ATL Composites to enhance her performance ahead of the July 2024 competition.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus secures dual-approved hydrogen system order

Landmark order with a 2025 scheduled delivery showcases Hexagon Purus’ dual-approved hydrogen distribution systems, including Type IV tanks, for U.K. and European industrial and mobility applications.

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Aerospace

GE combines rotating detonation, ramjet in hypersonic engine program

New architecture, incorporating high-temperature CMC and electronics, could power efficient hypersonic vehicles with longer range that exceeds Mach 5.

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People in composites: December 2023

STRUCTeam, Dieffenbacher, Gougeon Brothers and Briggs Automotive Co. (BAC) are rounding out this year with new hire and promotion announcements in the composites industry.  

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