Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Wind/Energy 15 Jun 2018

Vestas to provide Xcel Energy with 442 MW of turbines

The order is part of Xcel Energy’s proposed multi-state wind expansion to add 3,680 MW of new wind generation across 12 projects located in seven states.

Aerospace 15 Jun 2018

Astro and Paterson Composites partner to build autonomous Passenger Drone

The drone is designed to reduce aircraft weight and magnetic interference using fiber-optic technology, and the exterior is built with carbon fiber materials.

13 Jun 2018

Redelease and Marbocote partner to expand supply of semi-permanent mold release agents

Joint venture between the two companies targets the market of composites, rubber, tires, shoes, castings and polyurethane.

Aerospace 13 Jun 2018

Utah Aerospace Pathways program recognized with SAMPE Delmonte Award

The Utah Aerospace Pathways program provides Utah students the opportunity to graduate high school with a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and begin an aerospace manufacturing career.

Aerospace 13 Jun 2018

First US produced A320neo aircraft powered by Geared Turbofan Engines delivered

Pratt & Whitney, Airbus and Hawaiian Airlines celebrate the delivery of the first A320neo Family aircraft produced at the Airbus US manufacturing facility in Mobile, AL.

Aerospace 12 Jun 2018

Northrop Grumman closes Orbital ATK acquisition

With the acquisition, Orbital ATK is now Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, a new, fourth business sector for Northrop Grumman.

Out of Autoclave 12 Jun 2018

KraussMaffei automated wetmolding system reduces cycle times

The new system is said to reduce the cycle time and increase process reliability compared with manual solutions.

Aerospace 11 Jun 2018

Bally Ribbon Mills receives award from NASA for 3D Material

Bally Ribbon Mills has received a Space Technology Award from NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate for weaving the 3D material used to support the Heat-shield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology team.

RTM 11 Jun 2018

Hennecke, PGTEX cooperate on HP-RTM, wet shot technology

Hennecke has been awarded a contract for a combined production plant for manufacturing wet shot and HP-RTM applications by Chinese composites company PGTEX.