Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

BlueRebirth Council to build automotive recycling value chain

Six Japanese companies, including Toray Industries, are committed to realizing a true car-to-car recycling system, building know-how via projects, industry collaboration to achieve a stable recycled materials supply.

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Carbon Fibers

Woven UD fabric enhances scalable carbon fiber options for infrastructure

CAMX 2025: Zoltek introduces PX35 woven UD fabric which bridges the gap between performance and affordability for retrofit and new build scenarios.

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CAMX

Powdered rheology additive improves composites processing, performance

CAMX 2025: BYK USA introduces Garamite-1958, a clay-based additive optimal for applications where high anti-sag, anti-settling or anti-separation performance is required.

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CAMX

Low-consumption, modular VMC pushes precision and performance

CAMX 2025: Breton highlights how the Hawx E2 five axis can elevate trimming, milling and drilling operations.

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ACMA announces revision of unified emission factors for open molding, other composite processes

Participation, regardless of ACMA membership, is open through July 6, 2025, for revision and redesignation of the ANSI/ACMA UEF-1-2019 standard.

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Aerospace

Cirrus invests $13 million to expand Grand Fork aircraft facility

Additional composites-intensive SR Series and Vision Jet manufacture support, along with equipment, storage and technical tools will be added over the next few years.

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Aerospace

Carbon ThreeSixty supports GKN-led ASPIRE program

Carbon ThreeSixty’s rCF stitched deltoid noodles and TFP process will contribute to the £12 million program’s wingtip demonstrator and optimized composite flap.

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Repair

South Asia wind park applies We4Ce, CNC Onsite tech for composite blade root remanufacturing

This on-site “Re-FIT” method eliminates the need for off-site transport, reducing blade waste, saving 60% in cost and finding a precision solution when drilling out defective bushings from fiberglass blades.

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Alpha Technologies grows capabilities, global reach with Metravib Material Testing acquisition

Enhanced material testing solutions portfolio expands global capabilities, improves customer support and drive product innovation for R&D labs worldwide.

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Electronics

TS Conductor to open second AECC conductor facility

TS Conductor is investing $134 million in a new South Carolina manufacturing facility using its aluminum encapsulated carbon core (AECC) conductor technology to produce high-capacity transmission lines, beginning production by late 2025.  

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WeylChem Wesseling enters advanced materials market

Fine chemicals manufacture breaks into advanced materials with a new business line in Germany and a strategic partnership with New Jersey’s Novoset.

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Airframe Designs invests in continuous carbon fiber printing, complex parts as part of AM growth strategy

Qualifying and aligning with NCAMP for polymers and composites, 3D printed parts include radomes, air ducts, molds and helicopter enclosure panels, being delivered to well-known groups in aviation, defense and space.

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