Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Precision universal testers optimize materials testing, analysis

CAMX 2024: Fast and flexible AGX-V2 Series by Shimadzu provides more intelligent operability for testing tasks, supporting composites, plastics, metals and finished products.

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AOC facility renovations strengthens U.K. composites backing

Since the purchase of its Haverhill facility in 2022, AOC’s team has been upgrading equipment, processes and layout, in addition to building its certifications, to enhance its industry support.

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CoreTech, Xnovo bring 3D imaging to Moldex3D molding software

Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.

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Airbus presents unmanned Wingman concept

Fighter jet model unveiled at ILA Berlin, made from an iron structure and composite outer skin, will deliver more tactical options, supporting future combat missions.

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Halogen-free ATH additives target thermoset composites

CAMX 2024: The Cimbar Polyfill, PolyJet and Optiload ATH lines are flame-retardant, smoke-suppressant solutions offered in various particle sizes for any industrial application.  

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Healable thermoset resin achieves ultra-fast composites repair

CAMX 2024: CompPair HealTech solutions give the ability to heal cracks and delaminations in a composite via local heating more than 60 times, available for a range of composite processes.  

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Ensinger double belt press installation expands thermoplastics production

Equipment investment will enable the plastics processor to mass produce fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites continuously, as well as adapt to specific needs.

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Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint

CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.

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Eve names suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage

Long-term supply agreements include KRD for windows, Latecoere for the aircraft’s doors, as well as Rallc and Alltec supplying composites expertise for fuselage development.

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Midnight production aircraft completes full transition flight

This is Archer’s second full-scale eVTOL aircraft to achieve this milestone, critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads.

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Superior Huntingdon Composites is sold to Liberty Lane Partners

Independent manufacturer of branded fiberglass composite reinforcements and veils is acquired by New Hampshire private equity firm, preparing the company for significant growth.

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Sigmatex achieves IATF 16949 certification

ISO specification endorses the company’s rigorous automotive quality system standards, for which it supplies carbon fiber textile products.

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