Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Luna expands its product portfolio for automotive and aerospace

Luna Innovations acquires Micron Optics, provider of optical components and laser-based measurement solutions, broadening its product offerings for automotive and aerospace.

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Altair announces SIMSOLID acquisition

SIMSOLID works on full-fidelity CAD assemblies for structural simulation without geometry simplification, cleanup or meshing.

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Core

Aston Martin and TenCate partner on Valkyrie hypercar

TenCate to supply advanced composite materials for a broad range of end-use applications throughout the car, including structural, cosmetic and high-temperature components.

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Automotive

Ford uses graphene to enhance durability, sound resistance and weight reduction

Ford has found a way to use small amounts of graphene in fuel rail covers, pump covers and front engine covers.

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IACMI

IACMI consortium aims to close the loop on automotive carbon fiber prepreg scrap

Carbon fiber recycling start up Vartega leads a project to close the loop on automotive carbon fiber prepreg manufacturing scrap for use in new automotive applications.

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Aerospace

Northrop Grumman and Airbus finalize Wing of Tomorrow program agreement

The agreement positions Northrop Grumman for work on next generation composite manufacturing technology.

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Pressure Vessels

Worthington Industries launches recyclable composite propane cylinder

The company has announced its first, fully recyclable Type IV composite cylinder for the propane (LPG) industry.

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Aerospace

MultiMechanics and Opterus R&D partner on HSCs for space applications

The two companies are collaborating in response to a NASA solicitation seeking further exploration of the use of thin-ply High Strain Composites (HSCs) for space applications.

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3A Composites balsa core material selected by US Navy

The company’s BALTEK SB balsa core has received ABS Certification and is currently the only balsa core material approved for the US Navy shipbuilding programs.  

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Sustainability

Kordsa joins EU-funded sustainability project

The main objective of the program is to demonstrate a set of innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for efficient recycling of plastics and thermoset resins.

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BriskHeat launches new PID temperature control panel

The MPC2 Multi-Point Digital PID Temperature Control Panel is configurable for a variety of applications and requirements, features auto-tuning control, and works with a range of surface heating products.

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2018 Awards for Composites Excellence finalists announced

The 2018 ACE winners will be revealed at CAMX on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Composite raw materials