CompositesWorld News

Brazilian university leverages Swiftcomp simulation software for composites

The Federal University of Paraiba is studying composites with spherical inclusions of silicon carbide and aluminum matrix, aided by AnalySwift’s composites simulation code.

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Recycling

Ørsted, Vestas partnership commits to net-zero wind farms

Procurement and installation of low-carbon steel towers, and upscaling of Vestas’ composite blade recycling process, aims to engage ongoing demand and solutions for these technologies in the wind industry.

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Siemens Gamesa 4.4 MW onshore wind turbine targets North American market

The newly launched high-capacity factor SG 4.4-164 is specifically geared toward U.S. wind sites that are targeted to reach commercial operation in 2025.

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Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member

Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.

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Wind/Energy

Norway aims for offshore wind growth with new startup program

Norwegian Offshore Wind is launching a new two-year program in August to foster growth of startups and scale-ups and address pressing issues in offshore wind.

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Defense

Orbital Composites installs robotic AM system at University of Rhode Island

The 12-axis Orbital S system designed to print continuous fiber-reinforced parts will be used to advance research in composites for underwater unmanned vehicles.

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Sustainability

Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement

A catalog of novel, sustainable composites, including bio-resins, biomass-derived nanofillers and additives, fiber-based textiles and corresponding technologies, will be developed during this three-year EU project.

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Siemens Gamesa signs largest offshore wind project in Poland

The secured contract will see the delivery of 107 wind turbines with 14-MW capacity for the 1.5-GW deal.

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Aerospace

GE Aerospace to open Dayton manufacturing site

Co-located Beavercreek facility for aeroengine production ramp-up is expected to simplify GE’s operations and help better serve customers.

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Aerospace

ULA Vulcan rocket progresses closer to launch

The company’s first Vulcan Cert-1 rocket is complete and is headed to its launch site for flight readiness verification tests.

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