CompositesWorld News

People in composites: November 2023

Gefran, ASK Chemicals Group, Roth Industries, TPI Composites, Virgin Galactic and Verisurf Software announce new personnel and retirements.

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Recycling

Holy Technologies platform enhances carbon fiber component recyclability

Through independent testing, the deep-tech startup confirms high mechanical properties preservation, and potential to give recycled carbon fibers up to seven lives when using its Infinite Component Platform.

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Space

Beyond Gravity innovates space with reusable payload fairing

Reuse of composite second stage half-shells could make rockets more accessible to various companies and support more frequent launches.

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Crisalion Mobility debuts carbon fiber eVTOL aircraft Integrity

The Spanish electric mobility solutions developer is steadily growing its team and investments, emphasized by its rebranding from Umiles Next and the introduction of Integrity to customers.

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Molds/Tools

PRF Composite Materials granted U.K. patent for Q.tool

Innovative prepreg tooling is highly drapable, capable of forming complex carbon fiber tooling shapes, in addition to reducing through thickness porosity and only requiring one debulk during layup.

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Space

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

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Trends

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

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Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

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CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

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Aerospace

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

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