Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Electra completes hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft flight

The two-seat EL-2 Goldfinch is a blown-lift aircraft filling the gap for air travel routes between 50-500 miles. Certification and entry into service is targeted for 2028.

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Aerospace

Aurora Flight Sciences to design high-speed, vertical lift X-plane

Program leverages more than 30 years of investment in novel VTOL and blended wing body platforms, targets first demonstrator flights within 42 months.

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Biomaterials

DumoLab's biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives

Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch developed as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials that delivers eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods.

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Marine

Composite Zen50 catamaran earns Gussies 2023 distinction

Technical support and materials from MEL Composites enhances the lightweight, zero-emission capabilities of Zen Yacht’s 15.7-meter boat.

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Element, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities

Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.

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Carbon Fibers

CarbonScreen startup to develop monitoring method that doubles carbon fiber production speed

CarbonScreen technology will make it possible to control complex carbon fiber production through sensor monitoring, potentially increasing speeds to 30 m/min, enhancing turnover and making carbon fiber more available to other markets.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group launches 3D printing FGF engineering challenge

The open AM innovation program welcomes all interested parties who would like to make use of the potential of 3D printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies.

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People in composites: November 2023

Gefran, ASK Chemicals Group, Roth Industries, TPI Composites, Virgin Galactic and Verisurf Software announce new personnel and retirements.

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Trends

Holy Technologies platform enhances carbon fiber component recyclability

Through independent testing, the deep-tech startup confirms high mechanical properties preservation, and potential to give recycled carbon fibers up to seven lives when using its Infinite Component Platform.

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Defense

Integris Composites unveils customizable composite ballistic shields, vests

Rapid Don/Doff body armor vests and tailorable shield service enhances military and law enforcement unit options.

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Space

Beyond Gravity innovates space with reusable payload fairing

Reuse of composite second stage half-shells could make rockets more accessible to various companies and support more frequent launches.

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Crisalion Mobility debuts carbon fiber eVTOL aircraft Integrity

The Spanish electric mobility solutions developer is steadily growing its team and investments, emphasized by its rebranding from Umiles Next and the introduction of Integrity to customers.

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