Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Molds/Tools

PRF Composite Materials granted U.K. patent for Q.tool

Innovative prepreg tooling is highly drapable, capable of forming complex carbon fiber tooling shapes, in addition to reducing through thickness porosity and only requiring one debulk during layup.

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Space

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

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Trends

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

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Glass Fibers

Dura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating

Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.

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CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

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Aerospace

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

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Pressure Vessels

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.

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Natural Fibers

Fassmer, Greenboats partner to enhance natural fiber development

An established Germany-based manufacturing site to produce natural fiber laminates, as well as production of Greenboats fibers at a Fassmer facility.

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Aerospace

Safran NacelleLife service agreements support LEAP engine MRO

Safran has signed a NacelleLife agreement with Saudia and Tarmac Aerosave for Airbus fleet maintenance, including engineering services and availability of critical components.

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Wabash MPI, Carver Inc. launch redesigned websites 

More robust and user-friendly websites are easier to navigate and provide additional product information to customers.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic announces aircraft, engine and investment milestones

New strategic investment from NEOM comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program turning points.

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Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace welcomes new CEO Michael Canario

Canario’s 35-year career in aerospace, defense and advanced materials will continue to propel Qarbon’s growth initiatives in composite structures for the aerospace industry.

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