Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Medical

Evonik launches composite polymers for enhancing performance of bone fixation devices

RESOMER composites feature precise degradation rate profiles and mechanical properties such as elastic modulus that can be tailored to match the natural bone.

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Aerospace

Terrafugia to create new US-based jobs

The company predicts that a large portion of the expected growth will help them bring the first practical flying car to market.

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Carbon Fibers

SPE ACCE 2018 keynote to highlight carbon fiber pickup box

Mark Voss, engineering group manager at General Motors Co. will discuss the creation of the new “CarbonPro Box” on the 2019 MY GMC Sierra Denali. 

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Consumer

Lamborghini Squadra Corse partners with HP Composites

HP will provide for engineering services and tooling, as well as equipment and components for Lamborghini’s competition cars.

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Automation

Mahr expands OPTIMAR 100

OPTIMAR 100 is a proven solution for testing dial and digital indicators, test indicators and dial comparators, with image processing for the automated testing of measuring equipment.

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Wind/Energy

Ashland launches new Derakane resin

New resin improves manufacturing efficiencies and lowers emissions with an innovative styrene suppressant technology while maintaining the performance of the legacy Derakane lines.

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MVP and ORNL install first commercially available medium/large-scale thermoset 3D printer

MVP engaged with ORNL to create a 3D printer capable of printing large-scale thermosets, chemistries that are irreversibly cured from a prepolymer or resin.

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Aerospace

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity successfully completes first flight

After two years of extensive ground and atmospheric testing, the passing of this milestone marks the start of the final portion of the carbon composite spaceplane’s flight test program.

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Aerospace

Airbus A320neo upgrades on hold

The decision to put the upgrade on hold seems to be based on service needs of the current A320neo fleet as well as plans to increase production of narrowbody aircraft.

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Construction

Sumitomo Corp. invests in Airborne Oil & Gas

Investment strengthens partnership between the two companies to provide the oil and gas industry with thermoplastic composite pipe solutions.

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Bye Aerospace celebrates Sun Flyer 2 first flight

The Sun Flyer family of aircraft will be the first FAA-certified, US-sponsored, all-electric airplanes to serve the flight training and general aviation markets.

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Aerospace

Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace partner on passenger sleeping facilities

The modules, which would fit inside the aircraft’s cargo compartments, offer new opportunities for additional services to passengers.

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