Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automation

SAM XL demonstrates closed-loop digital methodologies via full-size aerocomposite parts development

PeneloPe Project’s modular, zero-defect manufacturing deliverables are being highlighted in an upcoming video that demonstrates the resulting aerospace pilot line’s feasibility.

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Ross introduces VersaMix mixers for complex formulations

Multi-shaft mixers line purpose-built for chemicals, coatings, adhesives and composites can process materials in the hundreds of thousands of centipoise.

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Sustainability

Construction begins for UMaine sustainability research facility

The Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building will serve as space for an additive, hybrid manufacturing test bed, future workforce training, and bio-based materials and sustainable technologies development.

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Carbon Fibers

Harper successfully commissions two carbon fiber lines in China

Swift on-site installation and system startup for Shandong Yongcheng New Materials Co. Ltd for systems that will produce 3,000 MT of carbon fiber/year.  

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Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace breaks sound barrier, hypersonic global records

The Aurora rocket-powered aircraft reached Mach 1.1 and more than 82,000 feet, the highest altitude achieved by a New Zealand vehicle, as well as beating the record for fastest aircraft ascent.

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Marine

Base Materials subsea buoyancy foams earn DNV type approval

Low-density syntactic foams have been qualified for use in 11,500-meter ocean depths in addition to approval of manufacture.

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Sustainability

Biomaterials make strides toward composites sustainability

A compilation of trends in development or application of natural fibers, bio-based resins and more showcases industry players, educational institutes and global projects.

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Curing

Wisconsin Oven ships curing oven for filament-wound composites

Gas-fired batch oven is designed to process up to 5,000 pounds of filament-wound parts at a time, while delivering on optimal temperature uniformity and efficient use of floor space.

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FACC Academy begins training, onboarding operations

FACC’s newly launched training platform will address skilled aerospace worker shortages head on, offering more than 250 specialized training courses for its entire workforce.

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NonWoven365 offers nonwovens, paper solutions portfolio targeting CMC, high-temp applications

Stuttgart-based company offers carbon, metal and ceramic fiber-based papers and nonwovens in various areal weights and thicknesses, engineered for high-temperature, sustainable application requirements.

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Sustainability

BIOntier project studies multi-sector biocomposites development

Thirty-six month project will develop, demonstrate,and validate the efficacy of bio-based composite products, which will underlie future technologies for automotive, aerospace, hydrogen and water treatment.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Biesterfeld gains composites distribution rights from Saertex 

Under the new strategic distribution partnership, Biesterfeld will be the official sales partner for various Saertex material products to the German market.

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Composite raw materials