Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Thermoplastics

Ascent Aerospace invests in Thermwood LSAM machine

Ascent Aerospace to use large scale additive manufacturing to bring tooling solutions to market with significantly reduced lead times.

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Recycling

Decommissioned wind turbine blades used for cement co-processing

An initiative to recycle wind turbine blades includes the use of recycled glass fiber composites for cement manufacturing, replacing raw material and saving energy.

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Glass Fibers

SGL Carbon delivers millionth composite leaf spring to Volvo

The company’s composite leaf spring can be tailored to different models, giving manufacturers a high degree of flexibility.

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KraussMaffei technology enables addition of expandable graphite to PUR foam

KraussMaffei’s technology for expandable graphite metering makes the material’s use as a flame retardant an alternative or addition to liquid admixtures.

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Aerospace

TPRC project to develop structural analysis capabilities for overmolded parts

The ThermoPlastic composites Research Centre is working to develop an optimal process window for overmolding for both aerospace and automotive materials.

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NASA funds Made In Space project to 3D print spacecraft components in orbit

Made In Space’s Archinaut One spacecraft will demonstrate the ability to manufacture and assemble spacecraft components in low-Earth orbit.

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Sustainability

Natural fiber enables e-bike for package delivery

New parcel delivery vehicle concept employs a natural fiber prepreg for low weight, vibration dampening, non-conductivity and flame retardancy.

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Medical

Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight solutions for next-gen auto

AEV Robotics Modular Vehicle System components to use Teijin’s advanced materials such as polycarbonate resin, carbon and aramid fibers, and composites technologies.

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Infrastructure

Meggitt and Luna Innovations partner on aircraft fire detection solution

Meggit and Luna Innovations have signed an agreement for the supply of fiber optic technology for aircraft fire and overheat detection equipment.

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Thermoplastics

LANXESS thermoplastic composites used in Audi A8 rear seat shell

LANXESS rear seat shell showcases the company’s continuous-fiber-reinforced composites role in large-scale production of structural components for automotive. 

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Weaving

SGL Carbon supports student Hyperloop prototype from TUM

Hyperloop prototype developed and built by students at the Technical University of Munich will compete in this year’s Space X Hyperloop pod competition on July 21 in Los Angeles.

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Automotive

Virgin Hyperloop One presents technology to U.S. Congress

Virgin Hyperloop One working to grow roster of state and federal partners who support certification and regulatory investment in hyperloop.

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