Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Filton Systems Engineering is acquired by Element Materials Technology

Distinguished by its aerospace engineering and testing services, including work with composite hydrogen tanks, FSE increases Element’s digital engineering and aerospace capabilities. 

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Aerospace

NABUCCO project develops adaptive composite structures for next-gen aircraft

EU Horizon 2020 project exploits structural instability and buckling-driven design to achieve lighter weight, more efficient composite aerospace structures.

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Partnership to develop large-scale integrated renewable energy system on Åland islands

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Flexens and Lhyfe have formed a partnership for the development and construction of an integrated energy island solution enabling large-scale offshore wind and green hydrogen production.

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Xenia Materials reveals composite materials for FDM printing

A new range of 3D printing materials are formulated for use on any pellet-based fused deposition modeling printer.

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AON3D introduces high-temperature 3D printer, software platform

The Hylo “smart” printer and accompanying Basis software simplify and expedite the printing of open market materials, fiber-reinforced composites and polymers.

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Recycling

CompPair healable composites, recycled carbon fibers featured in ID Genève luxury watch

HealTech prepregs enable 400x faster regenerative properties for the new Circular C product, along with incorporation of industrial waste fibers for a sustainable touch.

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Kordsa obtains SBTi approval for emission reduction targets

Sustainability roadmap is anticipated to reduce production-related emissions by more than 45% by 2030.

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Adhesives

XlynX Materials introduces PFAS-free BondLynx molecular adhesive

Improved version of BondLynx eliminates fluorine for a more sustainable adhesive option, while still outperforming conventional adhesive bonding strength.

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People in composites: October 2023

New personnel and leadership appointments have been announced this past month by Johns Manville, Airbus, Aquapak Polymers, ZeroAvia, Daher, Velocity Composites and Fives.

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EHang progresses operations, commercial deployment of EH216-S

Since the granting of its type certification, EHang is working toward production and airworthiness certification, along with prioritizing safe operations and accountability leading up to the eVTOL’s release.

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Glass Fibers

Norco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines

The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.

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Recycling

ARIS introduces polymer-free ceramic composite

Fireproof, lightweight ceramic material ALEC2 is highly sustainable, suitable for manufacturing a variety of aerospace products, as well as marine and other industries.

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