Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Carbon Fibers

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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Composites 4.0

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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Filament Winding

CompoTech promotes automated filament winding machine options

Custom-built, turnkey automated winding and filament placement equipment create new possibilities for manufacturers to cost-effectively produce high-strength structural carbon fiber components.

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ATL/AFP

Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology

COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.

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Demgy acquires thermoplastic components supplier E.I.S. Aircraft

The combined company is renamed under Demgy E.I.S. GmbH, and targets the manufacture of plastics, high-performance polymers and composites for the aerospace industry.

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EHang obtains EH216-S eVTOL type certification from CAAC

Extensive laboratory, ground and flight testing qualifies the eVTOL aircraft under CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements.

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Epoxies

Sicomin epoxy resins power Candela composite boat construction

Candela’s zero-emission P-12 foiling passenger shuttle offers low vessel weight, higher journey frequency with its carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy fabrication.

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Wind/Energy

Haliade-X offshore wind turbine becomes operational at Dogger Bank 

The first of GE Vernova’s next-gen 13-MW+ wind turbine has begun producing power at sea following 3 years of testing, supporting both U.K. and U.S. wind farm projects.

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Hydrogen Storage

NCC composite cryogenic tanks successfully tested with LH2

Thirty-liter single-piece and split-piece tank constructions underwent various pressures and test cycles while maintaining full integrity. End boss design testing is underway.

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