Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Automotive

McLaren Automotive to begin work on new composites technology centre

The McLaren Composites Technology Centre will manufacture the lightweight carbon fiber tubs used in the company’s sports cars and super cars. 

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Aerospace

Kordsa composite facility receives quality and risk management certification for aerospace and defense

The facility has received BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and EN 9100:2016 (AS9100D) certification – an international standard for quality and risk management in aerospace and defense industry.

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Aerospace

Honda Aircraft introduces HondaJet Elite

The composite fuselage aircraft was designed utilizing Honda Aircraft's advanced technologies coupled with performance and comfort enhancements.

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Space

Rocket Lab confirms new launch window for "It's Business Time" mission

The mission’s 14-day launch window will open from June 23 to July 6 at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

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Automotive

JEC Group to highlight latest composites technologies at upcoming international auto industry events

Composites pavilions are organized by JEC Group and supported by major composites manufacturers will showcase composites solutions for the automotive industry.

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Aerospace

Chomarat North America achieves AS 9100 certification

The new certification covers aerospace quality management systems and follows Chomarat Group’s development strategy relative to quality and risk management.

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Space

People on the Move: May 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.

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Construction

Tecniplas presents composite tanks at Concasan

The manufacturer of composite tanks will showcase its wind-resistant tank designs at the Sanitation Congress of Santa Catarina in Brazil.

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Aerospace

Swedish multi-sectorial innovation network aims for a lighter tomorrow

The LIGHTer network works to coordinate what is happening in research, development, technology and competence development in Swedish industry.

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Adhesives

New Composites Products: May 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry.

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Automation

TE Wire & Cable and Plataine join forces to develop smart thermocouples

The joint solution improves quality compliance and tracking processes, and reduces the risk of using unfit thermocouples.

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SABIC launches new filaments for fused deposition modeling

The new filaments add to the company’s fast-growing additive manufacturing materials portfolio.

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