Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Eve selects composite seats from Recaro Aircraft for 2026 eVTOL

The delivery, to include 75,000 GFRP seats, marks Recaro’s entry into the AAM market. 

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Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction

Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.

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Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

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Recycling

Broetje-Automation demonstrates rCF placement via AFP

Through the ScrapSeRO project, the system integrator and machine builder successfully processed recycled composites, in addition to more traditional materials, via its highly flexible Staxx One system.

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Natural Fibers

Hyfer Objects furniture incorporates Sulapac wood composites

High-end design furniture is 3D printed from bio-based, eco-friendly materials for aesthetic and sustainable home product options.

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Biomaterials

On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing

CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.  

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Sirius Aviation reveals hydrogen VTOL aircraft, the Sirius Jet

Propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, the composites-intensive vehicle will take flight in two version options by 2025.

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GF Piping Systems introduces nonmetallic lug-style Butterfly Valve 565

Lightweight, corrosion-free composite- and plastics-based end valve enables efficient disassembly of filters, tanks and other installations.

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Composites lab launches fresh rebrand to highlight material services

JEC World 2024: With new logo and rebranding in hand, Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd. invites industry and potential partners to learn more about its decades experience in material, evaluation services.

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Defense

Toray celebrates commissioning of expanded Torayca T1100 production line

Doubled carbon fiber production capacity at Toray’s Decatur, Alabama, plant will support rising demand in U.S. defense.

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Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.  

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CRP Technology launches Windform SL for UAV needs

Carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide, added to CRP’s Top-Line series, is well suited to demands for lightness, stiffness and thermal resistance in composites 3D printing.

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