Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Wind/Energy

MHI Vestas named as supplier for Iberdrola 476 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea

MHI Vestas will supply up to 52 V174-9.5 MW turbines for Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle commercial offshore wind project in German waters of the Baltic Sea.

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Composites training center opens in Dorset

Norco, a manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP moldings, has opened a new composites training center to offer hands-on training for new apprentices.

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Aerospace

USQ partners with defense scientists on next-generation aircraft repairs

The collaboration is working to develop an automated method of controlling the curing process in order to produce reliable composite repairs.

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Automotive

Community college adds flexibility for advanced composites manufacturing students

Great Bay Community College has added morning classes for its Advanced Composites Manufacturing Certificate, benefiting working students.

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Construction

Endurance Composites acquires Enduro Composites pipe and tank product line

Enduro Composites, designer and manufacturer of fiberglass composites solutions, has sold the assets of its Pipe & Tank product line to Endurance Composites, LLC.

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Carbon Fibers

Kanfit receives new AFP robot

The automated fiber placement system will be used to develop and manufacture complex carbon fiber composite structures that have traditionally been made using hand layup.

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Aerospace

Dassault and Airbus to collaborate on next-generation combat jet

The aim of the joint concept study is to conceptualize the different Future Combat Air System (FCAS) capabilities and to pave the way for future design and industrialization.

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Aerospace

BTG Labs launches Surface Analyst XA

The XA automates technology employed by the original handheld Surface Analyst unit, increasing the speed and efficiency of surface inspections.

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Rock West Composites expands filament winding operations

The company added new filament winders, a long-length oven, and additional manufacturing space.

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Aerospace

Airbus and Dassault Systèmes partner on digitization and 3D design for next-generation aircraft

Airbus will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform with the aim of enabling digital design, manufacturing and services (DDMS) across all Airbus divisions and product lines.

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Surface Generation molding technology selected for Victrex parts-based programs

Surface Generation’s Production to Functional Specification (PtFS) technology manages multiple part areas during processing and drive reductions in the energy consumption, injection processing pressures and cycle times. 

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Aerospace

Boeing, Aerion partner on supersonic air travel

Boeing to provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test resources to bring Aerio’s AS2 supersonic business jet to market.

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Composite raw materials
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Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures
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