Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

FACC to triple Croatia facility production space in 2024

FACC is focusing on enhanced sustainability and automation in the expansion of its Jakovlje, Croatia, plant for lightweight aerospace components, in addition to more on-site support.

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Automotive

Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels

Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.

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SHD Group expands prepreg production with Tulsa facility 

SHD now operates two U.S. facilities as well as others in the U.K. and Europe, dedicated to reliable, long-term prepreg supply.

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Marine

BMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats

Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.  

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Aerospace

Kineco Kaman awarded $12 million export contract from BAE Systems

Goa-based composites company has supplied more than 700 carbon fiber consoles for the Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft over the last 10 years.

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Archer to establish international presence in UAE

An agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will see Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft service operating in the UAE by 2026, as well as establishment of an international facility and headquarters.

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Bedford fixed-access ReadyLadder is certified for use in wet conditions

GFRP ReadyLadder joins Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ NSF-certified product portfolio, meeting stringent water contact standards.

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Medical

Evonik showcases chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK filament

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

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ATL/AFP

CTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project

The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.

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Pivotal announces scalable production eVTOL vehicle Helix

Under its new corporate identity, the California company’s will begin accepting orders for its composite light eVTOL aircraft in 2024.

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Trelleborg launches Orkot C620 high-load composite bearings

High-strength, low-friction composite is capable of withstanding high loads and stresses over a long service life, targeting demanding applications in all sectors.

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ModuleWorks, Cetim partner to simplify cost estimations for manufacturing

Capable of supporting composite materials, integration of Self-Drive CAM with TechniQuote software speeds up, enhances accuracy of toolpath-based cost estimation for machining operations.

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