National Composites Week

Aerospace

Hexcel launches novel RTM resin, rapid-cure prepreg for aerospace

HexPly M51 prepreg and HiFlow HF610F-2 resin add to Hexcel’s delivery of faster cure cycles and thus higher production build rates.

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GKN Aerospace to provide aerospace expertise for Supernal eVTOL vehicle

GKN’s supply of lightweight aerostructures, EWIS and maturation of high-rate manufacturing technologies will lay the foundation for scaled AAM manufacturing.

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Aerospace

FACC wins Austria’s 2023 Innovation Award 

Consistent development of new technologies, production processes and materials push FACC to the forefront of sustainable aviation. 

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United Airlines, Eve Air Mobility to bring eVTOL flights to San Francisco

Eve’s efficient transportation option will expand electric air commuting options in the Bay Area after its entry into service in 2026.

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Stellantis, Archer move partnership to “execution phase”

Construction is well underway on Archer’s high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility, with experienced Stellantis personnel provided expertise alongside Archer teams to prepare for efficient manufacturing operations.

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Carbon Fibers

JEC World 2023 highlights: Innovative prepregs, bio-resins, automation, business development

CW’s Jeff Sloan checks in with JEC innovations from Solvay, A&P, Nikkiso, Voith, Hexcel, KraussMaffei, FILL, Web Industries, Sicomin, Bakelite Synthetics, Westlake Epoxy and Reliance Industries.

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Automotive

SPE announces 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winner

Kevin Pageau, owner and president of International Marketing Alliance, and a major contributor to the SPE Automotive Division Lifetime Awards Program, will be honored at the awards gala on Nov. 8.

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Ketones

Tool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts

Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.

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Economics

Composites GBI remains relatively unchanged in May

The GBI: Composites closed May at the same reading reported in April, with some minor fluctuations in component activity.

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Composites Testing Laboratory launches wind energy project HAWK

Over the next two years, the Irish SME is working in conjunction with the University of Galway to model and test novel materials, such as composites, for airborne wind energy applications.

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