Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Icon Aircraft is granted FAA type certification for A5

Icon is poised to enter a new phase of growth and market presence outside of the U.S. with its amphibious light sport aircraft.

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Automation

FIBRE4YARDS incorporates next-gen composites technologies to redefine shipbuilding

At the project’s completion, consortium members have unveiled final results and a 1:1 scale demonstrator, highlighting the opportunities for more collaborative, digitized, automated, efficient and environmentally friendly shipyards.

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Cyrco Inc. showcases FRP bushings for maximizing composite structural integrity

Bushing innovation prevents FRP tube hole wear where natural elements or induced vibrations may cause movement, flexing damage.

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Construction

GatorBar introduces sliver-free GFRP rebar

GatorBar Grip is a non-polyester rebar for concrete reinforcement with enhanced bond strength and now offered with zero slivers.

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Scott Bader partners with Bodotex for South Africa, Denmark distribution

Customers in these regions will have quick, easy and reliable access to Scott Bader’s composite, functional polymer and structural adhesive brands.

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Aerospace

COMPINNOV TP2 project promotes use of thermoplastics in aerospace

Completed in 2023, COMPINNOV TP2 explored thermoplastic composites, enhancing the understanding between prepregs and production methods to foster the potential for French aerospace innovation.

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RTM

Bally Ribbons 3DMAT quartz composite is adopted for future NASA space missions

Named the NASA Government Invention of the Year, the 3D orthogonally woven materials supports structural and thermal performance needs for Orion mission and more.

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Recycling

Acciona Energía, El Ganso develop shoes made with recycled wind blade materials

Limited-edition sneakers feature soles composed of micronized dismantled wind blades from a wind farm in Navarra, Spain.

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Aerospace

Kordsa to provide fire-retardant products for FACC aerocomposite components

The long-term agreement covers the supply of fire-resistant, sustainable, epoxy-based products for use in aircraft cabins.  

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Space

Kineco Kaman completes delivery of first CFRP OMA assembly for Gaganyaan mission

Backed by previous composites-related projects, Kineco continues to contribute its expertise to future space exploration in India.

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Recycling

Bizente project evaluates enzymatic recycling for resins, composites

Among the latest advances are toxicity tests, used to evaluate the effect of different resins and plastic degrading on aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and thus determine the technology’s long-term sustainability.  

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Dixie Chemical completes capacity expansion for NMA plant in U.S.

New specialty chemical capacity to support demand for high-temperature, high-performance epoxy-based composites, insulators and adhesives/sealants.

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