Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Consumer

DITF, Fiber Engineering highlight biodegradable natural fiber plant pot project

Materials and fabrication process R&D achieves low-cost, compostable plant pots made from invasive hyacinth fibers and a thermoplastic matrix processed via hot press.

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Aerospace

Bombardier begins manufacture of Global 8000 business jet

Ultra-long range business jet featuring CMC-intensive engine and a range of 8,000 nautical miles is set to enter service in second half of 2025 as it remains on track for flight testing. 

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Wind/Energy

ECORES WIND builds on wind blade circularity initiatives

Latest Horizon Europe project seeks to introduce innovative circular resins combined with advanced disassembly strategies, enabling cost-effective blade decommissioning and material reuse.

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AAM startup Lilium to file for self-administered insolvency

Two of its principal subsidiaries will file for insolvency and apply for self-administration, follows failed loan efforts from German parliament’s Budget Committee, Bavarian government.

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Wind/Energy

MingYang completes 20-MW offshore wind turbine installation

The MySE18.X-20MW, located in China, becomes the largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine on the market.

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Automotive

U.K. composite experts join SCALE-UP project supporting net-zero automotive tech

Advanced Propulsion Centre funding backs JLR, Helicoid, iCOMAT, Lineat Composites and others as they accelerate the growth of the U.K. automotive composite supply chain.

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FRP Rebar

SGL Carbon carbon fiber enables German road bridge milestone

A 64-meter road bridge installed with carbon fiber reinforcement is said to feature a first in modern European bridge construction, in addition to reducing construction costs and CO2 emissions.

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ATL/AFP

Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels

Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.

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Recycling

VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies

Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.

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Carbon Fibers

Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development

At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies. 

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Automotive

AOC introduces UV-Resistant Automotive System for SMC parts

AOC’s novel formulation, tested in the lab and in real-world environments, delivers a deep black, molded-in color that resists fading and offers high scratch resistance.

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Aerospace

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

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