Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

EH216-S eVTOL aircraft gains CAAC airworthiness certification

The EHang unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) complies with approved type design, safety and quality requirements, with deliveries to customers now underway.

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ATL Composites collaboration advances kite-foil board production for Paris Olympics

Breiana Whitehead, pioneering Australian kite-foil sailor, spearheads board design intricacies with ATL Composites to enhance her performance ahead of the July 2024 competition.

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus secures dual-approved hydrogen system order

Landmark order with a 2025 scheduled delivery showcases Hexagon Purus’ dual-approved hydrogen distribution systems, including Type IV tanks, for U.K. and European industrial and mobility applications.

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Aerospace

GE combines rotating detonation, ramjet in hypersonic engine program

New architecture, incorporating high-temperature CMC and electronics, could power efficient hypersonic vehicles with longer range that exceeds Mach 5.

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People in composites: December 2023

STRUCTeam, Dieffenbacher, Gougeon Brothers and Briggs Automotive Co. (BAC) are rounding out this year with new hire and promotion announcements in the composites industry.  

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Aerospace

Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins aerospace quality program

Kawasaki's Nadcap subscription strengthens its aerospace division, fostering collaborative quality standards across vital manufacturing processes, reinforcing product safety and supply chain robustness.

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Overair completes assembly of full-scale Butterfly eVTOL vehicle prototype

Overair heads to flight testing in early 2024, marked by rapid prototype development. 

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Trends

AZL collaborative project to redefine hydrogen tank development

Kick-off meeting sparks comprehensive discussions on materials, manufacturing and design, setting the stage for composite-based hydrogen vessel solutions.

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California grant extends affordable, 3D-printed housing efforts by Mighty Buildings

Three prefabricated, low-carbon homes, using Mighty Buildings’ large-format 3D printing and UV-curable resins, will be built in the San Francisco Bay Area as models for future industry developments. 

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GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project

Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.

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Sustainability

Ecoinvent database makes LCA data for European flax-linen fibers more accessible

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp has partnered with ecoinvent to enable a more comprehensive and transparent inventory database for the environmental impact of natural fiber-based products, services.

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Mechnano, Bomar introduce T50B low-viscosity masterbatch for 3D resins

T50B masterbatch by Mechnano, in partnership with Bomar, streamlines AM resin development, resolving CNT dispersion issues and elevating mechanical performance while catering to various printing technologies

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