Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Trends

ECOHYDRO project to enable recyclable composites for hydrogen storage

With the involvement of two schools from the Institut Mines-Télécom, the 4-year project aims to improve the intrinsic properties of a composite material based on Elium via four concrete demonstrators.

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Space

Rock West delivers high-precision composite support tube for particle detection

Large carbon fiber and honeycomb core component, known as the barrel timing layer (BLT) tracker support tube, was delivered to Purdue as part of an upgrade to CERN’s general-purpose proton-proton collision detector for space research.

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Welding

Hexcel, Arkema present CFRTP aerospace demonstrator in HAICoPAS

Project optimized design and production of UD composite tapes reinforced with a PEKK matrix, using a continuous in-situ welding (ISW) assembly system.

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HRC Group expands footprint in Europe with Compositex integration

Italy-based composites manufacturer completes HRC’s services in supporting initial design to product development to final delivery.

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Aerospace

MARS Center grows LFAM capabilities with JuggerBot 3D Tradesman Series

P3-44 pellet-fed 3D printer is capable of leveraging a range of fiber-reinforced composite materials, to be used for the production of high-fidelity components in aerospace and defense.

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Glass Fibers

Owens Corning initiates review of strategic alternatives for glass fiber business

Owens Corning considers alternative options like a potential sale or spin-off as part of its transformative move to strengthen its position in building and construction materials.

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Trends

Airbus debuts CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype

Unveiling coincided with the opening of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth, Germany, ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight later this year.

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Virtek AI-enabled camera brings high visibility to manufacturing workflow

Iris 3D process monitoring software has been integrated with a camera that captures high-definition color images during ply layup and assembly processes for comprehensive data collection and management.

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Automation

GBM introduces new editorial roles covering automation and sustainability

CW parent company names Julia Hider correspondent for robots and autonomy and CW’s Hannah Mason correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing. Each role will cover a broader topic scope across industry.

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Roboze becomes technical sponsor to Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team

The partnership, which started in 2023, transforms into a strategic alliance, combining a passion for motorcycle racing with Roboze’s composites 3D printing capabilities.

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CEAD, Adaxis launch “AdaOne for Flexbot” software integration

Collaborative effort results in a software experience that seamlessly integrates with CEAD’s Flexbot systems, aiming to elevate the efficiency in robotic large-format 3D printing with composites.

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Aerospace

Aciturri becomes investing and technology partner for Dovetail Electric

Partnership provides an opportunity to drive development of sustainable aviation via Dovetail’s upcoming hybrid electric aircraft, retrofitted with composite components.

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