Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Additive Manufacturing 7 Jan 2019

ExOne receives ISO 9001:2015 certification

The company has created and implemented a quality management system to include the development of a 3D printing process and printing of parts for washout tooling.

Construction 7 Jan 2019

Hexcel finalizes acquisition of ARC Technologies

Hexcel continues to expand its advanced materials portfolio in structural composites and thermoplastics with ARC Technologies acquisition.

Wind/Energy 4 Jan 2019

Vestas secures 359 MW multi-brand repowering order

The company has received a 359 MW order to repower a portfolio of three wind projects in Texas from Phoenix Wind Repower LLC.

Curing 4 Jan 2019

Irkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft

The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.

Design/Simulation 4 Jan 2019

AnalySwift launches academic partner program for composites simulation software

Through its Academic Partner Program, AnalySwift now offers universities no-cost licenses for its SwiftComp and VABS tools for academic research.

Aerospace 4 Jan 2019

Graphene consortium produces graphene-enhanced composite leading edge

Resin used to produce the leading edge showed increased mechanical and thermal properties upon graphene addition, including a decreased fracture speed.

Pultrusion 4 Jan 2019

Strongwell names PIPESPAIN as distributor for Spain and Portugal

PIPESPAIN will distribute Strongwell’s fiber reinforced polymer composite products to the Spain and Portugal markets.

Electronics 3 Jan 2019

Covestro highlights convergence of technology and composite materials at Consumer Electronics Show

Supplier of Maezio continuous fiber thermoplastic composites will host wearable tech and gaming accessories companies at CES 2019.

ATL/AFP 3 Jan 2019

IAI launches new production line for F-35 wing skins

Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a new automatic fiber placement line for composite skins for the F-35 wings.

Aerospace 3 Jan 2019

SpaceX reconsiders Starship design

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the carbon fiber skin and some components of the SpaceX Starship design are to be replaced with stainless steel.