Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Zoltek founder and carbon fiber visionary Zsolt Rumy passes away at 81

Founder, CEO and board member of Zoltek Companies leaves behind significant contributions to industrial-grade carbon fiber and cross-cultural promotion.

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Core

Ultra-light honeycomb blocks are engineered for application versatility

JEC World 2024: Schütz Composites introduces Cormaster, its line of aramid paper-based honeycomb materials suitable in many application fields as panels or parts.

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Automation

Research center highlights sustainability, digitization technological offerings

JEC World 2024: Spanish research center Ideko showcases its knowledge, capabilities and experience in advanced manufacturing processes for composites to reduce the environmental footprint of aerospace production.

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Thermoplastics

Arris introduces MTO CFRTP bike spokes

Lightweight carbon fiber spoke is designed, engineered and manufactured using Arris’ Additive Molding technology.

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Space

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C makes successful launch to the moon

The lunar lander, complete with Type 5 pressure vessels, was deployed on Feb. 15 for testing the lunar environment in preparation for future NASA Artemis landers.

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UAMMI partners with AUVSI to promote advanced materials in AAM

A free, four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materials’ advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.

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JEC

Optimized, automated manufacturing concepts for composite parts, SMC semi-finished materials

JEC World 2024: The AutoCut Pick&Place and Cube SMC line from Schmidt & Heinzmann aim to deliver more modernized manufacturing capabilities with improved efficiency and process control.

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JEC

Panel discussions, presentations highlight intelligent process technologies for composites

JEC World 2024: In addition to providing insights and success stories regarding automation and digitalization opportunities in composites, sensXPERT offers attendees a free material characterization opportunity.

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Titan Tool Supply 16-LED ring illuminator streamlines composites QA, analysis

Model TR.L1 accessory maintains lighting, energy output and flexible integration features for use in industrial microscopy workflows.

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JEC

Comprehensive composites services cover concept to completion

JEC World 2024: KraussMaffei presents its complete technology portfolio in the fields of lightweight construction and surfaces, covering a variety of end markets.

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Automotive

Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers

A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.

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Expo-Net invests in low-carbon central warehouse

More centralized storage for thermoplastic netting, mesh and filtration products to improve materials handling and site efficiency, prepare business for future expansion.

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