Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Composites 4.0

Cold Jet launches new dry ice blaster

Cold Jet’s PCS 60 dry ice blasting machine has been designed for precision, control and ease of use.

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Automotive

SGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre

The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.

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Lightweighting partnership to evaluate metal to composites joining technologies

Detroit project team will recommend most optimal joining technologies for specific material combinations.

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Aerospace

Bombardier to divest Belfast and Morocco aerostructures facilities

The divestiture is part of the company’s strategy to focus its aerospace operations into one Bombardier Aviation unit.

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Autoclave

Titania works with Airbus D&S on reduced-cost infusion for UAVs

Industrial production of UAV parts 15% less cost, developed as part of the MALTA 2020 program.

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Aerospace

BAE Systems joins NCC Steering Board

Andy Schofield, manufacturing and materials technology director, BAE Systems Air, will be joining NCC’s Steering Board.

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Aerospace

FACC receives “Best Performer” supplier award from Airbus

FACC has been a supplier for Airbus for more than 30 years, contributing advanced lightweight construction systems for multiple aircraft programs.

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Hi-Temp Resins

TRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf

The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.

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Automotive

SPE Automotive Innovation Awards expands aftermarkets category

Parts competition nominations are due by Sept. 6, 2019, and “Hall of Fame” award nominations are due May 31. 

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Space

AeroVironment assembles first HAWK30 solar-powered aircraft

The composites-intensive HAWK30 solar-powered unmanned aircraft features solar panels on the wings and has been designed to fly at high altitudes for long periods of time.

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Wind/Energy

U.S. wind development grows by 6,146 megawatts in first quarter

The American Wind Energy Association’s first quarter 2019 report also says the total pipeline of U.S. wind energy development has reached a record-breaking 39,161 megawatts.

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon manufactures prototypes of composite battery cases

The battery boxes, developed with Chinese car manufacturer NIO for electric vehicles, feature lighter weight, high rigidity and lower thermal conductivity than aluminum or steel boxes.

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