Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace 27 Dec 2023

Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins aerospace quality program

Kawasaki's Nadcap subscription strengthens its aerospace division, fostering collaborative quality standards across vital manufacturing processes, reinforcing product safety and supply chain robustness.

Trends 27 Dec 2023

Overair completes assembly of full-scale Butterfly eVTOL vehicle prototype

Overair heads to flight testing in early 2024, marked by rapid prototype development.

Hydrogen Storage 27 Dec 2023

AZL collaborative project to redefine hydrogen tank development

Kick-off meeting sparks comprehensive discussions on materials, manufacturing and design, setting the stage for composite-based hydrogen vessel solutions.

Additive Manufacturing 27 Dec 2023

California grant extends affordable, 3D-printed housing efforts by Mighty Buildings

Three prefabricated, low-carbon homes, using Mighty Buildings’ large-format 3D printing and UV-curable resins, will be built in the San Francisco Bay Area as models for future industry developments.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 27 Dec 2023

GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project

Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.

Sustainability 27 Dec 2023

Ecoinvent database makes LCA data for European flax-linen fibers more accessible

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp has partnered with ecoinvent to enable a more comprehensive and transparent inventory database for the environmental impact of natural fiber-based products, services.

Additive Manufacturing 25 Dec 2023

Mechnano, Bomar introduce T50B low-viscosity masterbatch for 3D resins

T50B masterbatch by Mechnano, in partnership with Bomar, streamlines AM resin development, resolving CNT dispersion issues and elevating mechanical performance while catering to various printing technologies

Coatings 21 Dec 2023

Bedford introduces proprietary UV coating for GFRP safety yellow products

Formulated compound protects against UV degradation, the potential for fiber bloom as well as harsh weather exposure while strengthening the structure’s durability and performance.

Hydrogen Storage 21 Dec 2023

Fuji Industries purchase brings FPP-based Samba Pro PV to Japan

Dedicated to the production of hydrogen pressure vessel reinforcements, Cevotec’s specialized FPP system will be made accessible to Japanese industry through Fuji, including aerospace and composites research.

Repair 20 Dec 2023

Modec, Toray jointly develop FPSO, FSO repair solution using CFRP patches

CFRP patch technology will target localized pitting corrosion repairs for floating vessels used by the oil and gas industry, leading to minimal disruption and more streamlined repair.

Compression Molding 20 Dec 2023

ENRX, Roctool collaborate to advance mold electrification

Plastics and composites manufacturers will benefit from Roctool’s heat and cooling induction for molding processes, with increased technical service support and capability demonstrations on a global scale.

Pressure Vessels 20 Dec 2023

BlueWind expands composite nacelle production facilities in Pensacola

Internally dubbed Sears II, the 40,000-square-foot addition will be used to store raw materials and prepare infusion kits, with new equipment investments to prepare for increased demand in the wind sector in 2024.