Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Sustainability

ELG Carbon Fibre receives ISO 14001:2015 accreditation

The company has also compiled a legal register including an environmental policy highlighting its sustainability objectives.

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Thermwood and US Navy explore additive manufacturing for ships and ship systems

The validation program centered on printing an unclassified scale nose of a submarine using Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system.

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Aerospace

Aurora reveals Odysseus solar-powered UAV

Powered only by the sun, Odysseus is an ultra-long endurance, high-altitude platform that utilizes advanced solar cells and lightweight materials including a carbon fiber frame.

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Construction

FRP panels used in two bridge renovations

Composite Advantage announced the completion of two new FRP bridge projects employing the its FiberSPAN fiber reinforced plastic composite deck material.

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Owens Corning and Thought3D collaborate on adhesive for composite 3D printing filament

Magigoo PP-GF aids in the first layer adhesion for challenging prints using XSTRAND GF30-PP.

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Thermoplastics

INOMETA invests in new laser-assisted tape winding technology

Using the new automated manufacturing process, the company aims to expand its current thermoplastics product range with an eye toward mass production.

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Space

Rocket Lab launches 7 payloads into orbit

The mission, named “It’s Business Time,” marks Rocket Lab’s second successful orbital launch of its all-composite Electron launch vehicle.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Composites to acquire remaining shares of Agility Fuel Solutions

The combined business will provide clean energy solutions to a wide range of end markets including household, industrial, gas transportation, marine, rail and automotive.

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Carbon Fibers

Hartzell Propeller to partner with Eviation Aircraft on electric commuter aircraft

Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft will utilize Hartzell’s 5-blade carbon fiber blades and Bantam hub series.

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Aerospace

Cincinnati Inc.'s 3D printed trim tool for the 777X wing tip

Cincinnati Inc. explains the process for creating and their record-holding additively manufactured tool. 

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Carbon Fibers

Airtech launches new carbon fiber prepregs

The company’s LTC3 prepregs are said to offer a low temperature cure and high temperature use after post cure, and allow the use of lower cost master model materials.

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Carbon Fibers

SKY Advanced Materials increases carbon fiber production capacity

The company has invested in a second MAX5 line to increase production of its carbon fiber, multi-axial, non-crimp fabric.

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