Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

ORNL, Zeiss to improve CT inspection for 3D-printed parts

Five-year research collaboration starts with metal AM parts and is considering 3D-printed composites next, incorporating machine learning into CT scanning to reduce time, cost of inspections by 10 times and improve quality.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia strikes hydrogen aviation fuel partnership with Masdar

United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy giant to work with zero-emission aviation company ZeroAvia to build aircraft refueling infrastructure.

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Recycling

Vestas secures another U.S. repowering order, looks ahead to wind blade recyclability

A 158-MW order adds to Vestas’ increasing presence in the U.S., not just in wind blade and nacelle manufacturing, but also its initiatives to make blades more recyclable.

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Performance Review Institute launches Performance360 service

The customized solution is key to improving business performance by helping organizations specific performance and risk management objectives leveraging PRI expertise and resources.

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Aerospace

Toray receives Boeing Supplier of the Year award 

Tacoma-based Toray Composite Materials America was one out of 12 companies selected for its consistent and quality supply of carbon fiber and prepregs on various Boeing programs over the years.

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CAMX

Thermal processing workflow software effectively monitors composite processing equipment

CAMX 2023: State-of-the-art, user-friendly PCS 2.0 showcased by Walton Process Technologies is an Industry 4.0 process control software for autoclaves, presses and ovens.

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Aerospace

Airbus increases A320 program rate with new A321XLR hangar

The Hamburg-based equipment installation hangar for the aircraft’s rear fuselage offers enhanced modernization and digitalization to meet rates of 75/year in 2026.  

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CAMX

Thermally conductive mandrels enhance filament winding capabilities

CAMX 2023: Acrolab features its Isomandrel technology, which redistributes high thermal energy uniformly over the entire filament winding mandrel surface, providing predictable and consistent energy input into the part and removing the need for oven cure.

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CAMX

Mold release agents target efficient thermoset resin release

CAMX 2023: Münch Chemie International, alongside distributor Fusoni, is introducing a new generation of semi-permanent release agents, essential auxiliary materials with fast evaporation.

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Construction

CCG marks 10-year anniversary for six-span FRP Massachusetts bridge

Inspection on the state’s oldest moveable steel truss bridge since its renovation project in 2013 reveals CCG’s prefabricated FRP decking — said to be the largest composite vehicle span in the U.S. —  is in optimal condition.

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KraussMaffei and partners develop sustainable, safe and stylish children’s bike

The Lion Bike is a German-made, injection molded bicycle with 40% recycled carbon fibers with zero scrap and enabling 67% lower CO2 emissions during production.

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Sustainability

Aimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization

Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions.

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CAMX 2024
Composite raw materials
VersaMix® meter mix system
Aerospace prepreg and carbon fiber
High-Performance Composites