CompositesWorld News
Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
Read More
SAMPE recognizes 2021 Fellows
SAMPE Fellows Class of 2021 include George Hansen, James Mazza and Ranji Vaidyanathan for their service as advisors in all facets of the SAMPE society and its membership.
Read More
Quebec composites development center installs AFP capability
Robotic cell by Effman, Fanuc and Addcomposites enables automation of complex composite layups with tailored fiber orientation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Read More
Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture
Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.
Read More
Airbus Single-Aisle Airspace cabin enters into service with Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa becomes the first airline in Europe to feature Airbus’ new Airspace cabin, which makes extensive use of composites, on single-aisle aircraft.
Read More
FACC expands partnership with Airbus
Expanded empennage component production for A220 family positions FACC as an important long-term technology partner to Airbus, supports the company’s growth strategy for the future.
Read More
Hexagon Agility receives ninth set of orders for CNG/RNG composite fuel systems
Fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Q1 2022 delivery represent an estimated value of $17 million.
Read More
SAMPE announces 2021 George Lubin Award recipient
Dr. Clement Hiel earns SAMPE’s highest honor award for his significant materials and processes achievements in the composites industry.
Read More
Plasmatreat presents plasma systems for surface treatment solutions at Fakuma 2021
Company to highlight its atmospheric plasma jet technologies — including Openair-Plasma, which is used for plastic and composite materials — at the Germany-based plastics processing event.
Read More
Caracol, NextChem debut one-piece, 3D-printed composite sailboat
The hull of the Beluga prototype boat was printed from short glass fibers and recycled polypropylene using Caracol’s robotic additive manufacturing system.
Read More
