Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum

Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.

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Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025

Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.

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DowAksa appoints Massimo Rebolini as new CEO

The Turkey-based carbon fiber manufacturer’s transition is in line with its planned succession process for additional growth and innovation.

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On the radar: Automated wind blade maintenance

Several companies are making headway to ease the challenging, dangerous and manual job of wind turbine blade upkeep.

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Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL testing phase

The Brazilian aircraft company makes strides toward maturing critical technologies for scheduled certification and entry-into-service in 2026.

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Aerospace

Dronamics composite cargo drone performs first flight

The new milestone demonstrates the potential of the company’s Black Swan flagship aircraft to enhance product delivery efficiency.

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The Gill Corp. launches more ergonomic website for composites

An enhanced user experience, whether its complete product information, new search functions or more mobile-friendly usability, is now available to The Gill Corp. customers.

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Automotive

SPE introduces second keynote for ACCE 2023

General Motors’ Jason Coryell will be talking sustainability initiatives in automotive in his presentation, “A Role for Composites in GM’s Vision for Simulation-Driven & Sustainable Material Impact.”  

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Glass Fibers

Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe

Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.

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ATL/AFP

Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP

The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.

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NDI

UTComp authors bulletin on fitness-for-service assessment of FRP

Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 601 provides technical background and validation for quantitative nondestructive testing methodology for FRP composite equipment.

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Composites 4.0

Deutsche Aircraft begins final assembly facility construction for D328eco turboprop

In addition to the Industry 4.0 and eco-friendly facility being built at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the composite D328eco, said to be leading the turboprop resurgence, will be built with sustainability in mind.

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