Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

Trayecto expands natural gas truck fleet with Hexagon Agility fuel systems

ProCab and ProRail fuel systems, equipped with Tuffshell Type IV tanks, will support the Mexican trucking company’s efforts to further replace its diesel tractor fleet.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2023 abstract, award nomination applications are open

To participate in this year’s composites and advanced materials event in Atlanta, Georgia, consider submitting a technical paper/education session abstract by March 8th, or applying for the CAMX/ACE Awards by July 13th.  

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SAMPE 2023 Conference and Expo reveals opening keynote

Electra.aero Founder and CEO John S. Langford will present “Hybrid-Electric Airplanes with Human, Gas Turbine and Fusion Power” at the Seattle event on April 17-20.

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Trends

Joby begins final assembly of company-conforming aircraft

California-built eVTOL aircraft tests Joby’s matured quality management system in preparation for FAA type and production certifications.  

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Sustainability

Kuusakoski announces plans for composite recycling plant in Finland

New composite shredding and treatment plant in southern Finland will enable the co-processing of composite waste for cement production.  

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Sustainability

Siemens Gamesa to establish offshore wind turbine nacelle facility in New York

Second U.S. facility and several new supplier facilities are intended to build economic, employment and environmental sustainability in the U.S.  

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Toray, University of Chicago speed up polymer recycling R&D

A jointly developed multi-scale computational predictive technique can accurately predict viscoelasticity from the chemical structures of polymers, ramping up product maturation.  

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Carbon Fibers

Ford Mustang Dark Horse features Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels

The 19-inch, five-spoke Dark Horse wheels feature signature blue carbon fiber detailing, keeping with the blue accents throughout the vehicle’s interior and exterior.  

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Msquare RedMini temperature controller for optimal composite part repair

The RedMini controller can be connected to any msquare silicone heating blanket for simple and homogeneous composite heating and repair.   

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Construction

Creative Composites Group introduces H-5 rated FRP bridge decking

High-strength pultruded SuperDeck Lite gives ambulances and maintenance vehicles access to trails, bridges, boardwalks and sidewalks  

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Aerospace

Unmanned aircraft manufacturer General Atomics becomes Nadcap Subscriber

Nadcap members are aerospace prime contractors who have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality throughout their organization.  

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CompPair HealTech sandwich panels extend self-healing composite capabilities

Healable panels demonstrate good repairability, do not disrupt compatible paints and maintain properties equivalent to virgin samples.  

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