Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Prepregs

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

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Composites 4.0

AI-based production scheduling and IIoT increase productivity

CAMX 2023: Plataine’s Production Scheduler is an intelligent and intuitive solution that combines advanced tools and algorithms for a dynamic production planning approach. 

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Aerospace

Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse-based A320 final assembly line

Final assembly line will contribute to A320 Family production rate increase of 75 aircraft/month in 2026, adding to Airbus’ 10 assembly sites.

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Infusion

Reusable vacuum bagging solutions for composite applications

CAMX 2023: Smartech underscores its industrial reusable vacuum bagging products for reduced waste, easy debulking and the capability to be used for complex projects.

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Automation

Broetje-Automation presents automated sealing solutions for aerocomposites

Versatile and precise system options, whether semi- or fully automated, can be tailored to individual process requirements for composite or metallic materials, ultimately reducing process steps, labor hours and cost.

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Norco facility completes three-year AS9100 certification cycle

The composites manufacturer’s Winfrith location receives its third successful audit citing good practices and high standards maintenance.

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Aalto HAPS extends Zephyr UAS connectivity to the Caribbean

An MOU signed with Bermuda-based Paradise Mobile develops stratospheric 4G/5G connectivity solutions for the region using the composite Zephyr solar-powered aircraft.

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Marine

FASTSHIP project to develop novel technologies for cleaner shipping

ÉireComposites and the University of Galway have won funding to develop a solution using composites that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or designed into new ships for faster, cleaner and cheaper shipping transportation.

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Carbon Fibers

NLcomp launches recyclable composite sailing boat Ecoracer30

Italian startup featured its 30-foot sustainable production boat at the Ocean Race Grand Finale in Genoa, Italy, citing the challenges, highlights and future related to its development.

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Recycling

University of Sydney develops recycling method for composite waste

With 840,000 tonnes of composites waste looming on the horizon, Australian researchers have discovered a recycling approach with increased material recovery and improved energy efficiency.

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Recycling

European associations seek to up-scale cement coprocessing for composites

Industry partners call on policymakers to support the recycling process in the EU for end-of-life composite materials, facilitate further decarbonization and circularity.

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FAA issues G-1 certification basis for Lilium Jet

G-1 award confirms Lilium’s strategy of pursuing dual certification of the composite Lilium Jet, with EASA type certification anticipated for late 2025. 

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