Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

 

Grace joined ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ in 2020. As the brand’s senior managing editor, she manages all press coverage and communications, monthly print/digital issue production and occasionally writes original content.

She has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

 

Automotive

Canatu extends IATF 16949:2016 certification

The international standard for automotive quality management reflects Canatu’s dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction when it comes to the delivery of its CNT products. 

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Pusan National University develops novel approach for composite material homogenization

The proposed RBHM method has been shown to accelerate composite material modeling and analysis with reduced basis homogenization, achieving higher accuracy and minimal error.

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AZL Aachen spotlights success of April Open Day for composites R&D insights

Nine partner institutes opened their machine halls and research laboratories for visitors, highlighting their focuses and synergies between science, industry and AZL’s team of experts.

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Sustainability

CW launches composites recyclers, equipment suppliers resource

With recycling becoming an increasing popular and important aspect of the composites industry, CW editors have collated this list of domestic and international players.

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Firefly Aerospace to develop CMC rocket engine nozzle extension

Contracted by the AFRL, Firefly will use its expertise to design, build and test a composite-based nozzle extension to reduce costs, improve performance and accelerate rocket engine production.

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Construction

ACMA announces PCR publication for platforms, stairways

Product category rule (PCR) provides guidance to builders and architects preparing LCAs and EDPS for platforms and stairways made from FRP composites, steel and more.

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Recycling

Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers

From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.

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Wind/Energy

GWEC launches 2025 global wind report

Despite a year of headwinds, 2024 still enjoyed another record year of wind energy installation globally. Even so, the Global Wind Energy Council report offers a data-led roadmap to triple growth and meet COP28 targets.

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Haddy opens LFAM microfactory in Florida for localized, agile composite parts production

CEAD helped Haddy inaugurate the AI-powered microfactory complete with eight Flexbot robotic systems for end-to-end 3D printing and 16-times production capacity.

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AGC Chemicals Americas highlights Fluon+ Compounds for critical polymeric, composites applications

AGC’s Fluon+ Compounds are engineered to improve material properties and extend application reach.

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Hydrogen Storage

Multi-segment orders demonstrate Hexagon Group strategy strength

Hexagon Purus, Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Digital Wave subsidiaries, focused on applications related to composites and clean energy, report new U.S. and international hydrogen orders.

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Thermoplastics

Wickert press advances Chemnitz polymers, composites and metals research

Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.

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