Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Biomaterials

Lignin reinforcement enhances PLA biopolymer functionality

Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.

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Recycling

DOE announces Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize winners

Twenty U.S. teams from 15 states were selected for Phase 1 of funded efforts to develop, mature and commercialize recycling technologies for FRPs and rare earth elements used in wind turbines.

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Defense

AMD receives DASA funding for U.K. unmanned air system competition

AMD will incorporate existing low-cost radar absorbing material technologies to advance autonomous air systems.

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Addcomposites introduces structural continuous fiber 3D printing

Large-format 3D printing head is equipped to align and precisely print continuous fiber and chopped fiber formats without compromising on resulting part strength, weight or quality.

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Hydrogen Storage

ZeroAvia partners with Verne to explore CcH2 storage

Having recently demonstrated a Type III CcH2 system, Verne will work with ZeroAvia to assess the benefits of scaling CcH2 storage and refueling infrastructure at airports globally.

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Blueshift becomes Lilium thermal protection system supplier

AeroZero TPS, applicable for metals and composites, will protect critical battery housing and parts in the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft from burn through and risk of thermal runaway.

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Sustainability

Syensqo renews sustainability partnership with Ellen MacArthur

The three-year strategic collaboration will help boost the company’s growth, reinforce its commitments to become carbon neutral by 2040 and innovate more circular chemicals and materials.

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JEC

Intelligent, automated production methods for composites cutting, logistics

JEC World 2024: Zünd is highlighting digital excellence via its ZCC Cut Center, heat sealing module (HSM), G3 Cutter and ZPC software.

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Trends

Composites industry experts collaborate to address ISO 12215-5:2019 standard challenges

3A Composites Core Materials, STRUCTeam and Beneteau are working to rectify the shortcomings of core requirements of small marine craft in the 2019 framework, while exploring optimal design approaches with foam and balsa core materials.

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Defense

Airbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio with Aerovel

The U.S. company brings with it the Flexrotor UAS aircraft, which will strengthen Airbus’ intelligence, surveillance and security capabilities.

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Molds/Tools

National Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval 

The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.

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MATECH’s FAST technology achieves ultra-high density C/C composites

Targeting demanding hypersonic missile applications and ballistic reentry, the patent-pending process increases C/C composite ablation and oxidation resistance by 20 times.  

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