Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

JEC

Innovation Award finalists revealed for JEC World 2024

Returning to the international composites trade show are the Innovation Awards, representing up to 33 finalists in 11 categories that highlight composites innovation excellence and fruitful collaborations.

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Coriolis introduces hybrid CPico AFP machine

This compact cell brings together 3D printing, AFP and milling aided by a comprehensive software program, further simplifying the manufacture of complex thermoplastic composite aerostructures in the future.

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Epoxies

Sicomin GreenPoxy 33 chosen for Spleene kiteboard range

Flax fiber multiaxial reinforcement plies, a CNC milled wood core and bamboo rail sections are press molded together using Sicomin’s bio-epoxy resin system for an eco-friendly twintip kiteboard production.

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Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting

Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin to produce, sell Tenax carbon fiber from certified, sustainable raw materials

Acrylonitrile to be used in Tenax uses waste and residue from biomass-derived products or recycled raw materials that are ISCC Plus certified, maintaining same performance properties as conventional-based products.

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NCC commissions Cygnet Texkimp filament winder for hydrogen development

Multifunctional four-axis winding system offering fiber flexibility will underpin the NCC’s work in testing and manufacturing pressure vessels leading to commercial production.

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Recycling

Vartega secures $10 million to promote recycled carbon fiber

Additional equity financing led by Diamond Edge Ventures will drive EasyFeed Bundle applications, aid in commercializing additional recycling processes for advanced materials.

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Aerospace

Alaska Airline grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after blowout accident

FAA emergency inspections are underway for Boeing jetliners fleet after a midair window blowout on an Oregon flight, affecting about 171 planes globally.

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Natural Fibers

Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding

Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

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SensXPERT wins Best of Industry Award for Digital Mold technology

Providing real-time insights into manufacturing processes, the company’s measurement and testing technology was nominated as an innovative and breakthrough solution for industry.

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TPI Composites deal with Nordex grows wind blade production

Extension of the 10-year collaboration with Nordex sees two new lines added to its Türkiye facility to serve domestic and export market needs.

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Aerospace

First Airbus A350 crash confirmed in Haneda

Shortly after touch-down, a JAL A350-900 aircraft recently collided with a De Havilland Canada Dash 8. Exact circumstances are still unknown.

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