National Composites Week
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.
Read MoreGKN 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.
Read MoreFACC wins Austria’s 2023 Innovation Award
Consistent development of new technologies, production processes and materials push FACC to the forefront of sustainable aviation.
Read MoreUnited 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.
Read MoreStellantis, 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.
Read MoreJEC 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.
Read MoreSPE 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.
Read MoreTool 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.
Read MoreComposites 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.
Read MoreComposites 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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