National Composites Week

Core

Armacell improves rPET foam offerings with ArmaPET Struct GRX

Structural foam core entirely made from recycled plastic bottles imparts efficiency gains, cost optimization and a more sustainable outlook for sandwich structure production.

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Hydrogen Storage

Element Materials Technology invests in hydrogen capabilities

Backed by recently acquired Filton Systems’ digital engineering and aerospace capabilities and composite tanks testing, and NTS Laboratories’ H2 facility, Element adds new equipment, expands team for H2 advancement.

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New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability

3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.

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Aerospace

Aerospace Xelerated startup program announces year-round model

Unlike its previous model of annual cohorts, the Boeing-led accelerator program will scout, select and match startups throughout the year for the development of scalable, sustainable solutions for aerospace.

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Comsol releases version 6.2 of Comsol Multiphysics software

Latest version of comprehensive simulation software speeds up computations and introduces surrogate model functionality.

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Trends

Hypetex extends colored composites to marine industry

British composites company caters to aesthetic and high-performance needs of boatbuilders.

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Molds/Tools

Mold 3D printing helps automate composite bathtub, shower production

As part of its efforts to automate as much of its production process as it can, Lyons Industries acquired a Massivit 10000 additive manufacturing system to quickly produce high-performance molds and support fixtures.

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Aerospace

GKN enhances aeroengine agreement with GE Aerospace

Extended deal sees new tech development and implementation for the GEnx, increased engine fan case supply and GKN’s addition to the repair network.

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Markforged develops composite 3D printing technology

The FX10, a composite 3D print system with built-in automation, and Vega, a carbon fiber-filled PEKK material from Markforged, expand on 3D printing applications for customers.

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