Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

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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Archer unveils vision for NYC eVTOL network and routes

Archer looks to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in just 5-15 minutes via the Midnight eVTOL platform.

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Nanomaterials

Wichita State researchers build composites strength, functionality with helical CNTs

Patent-pending chemically functionalizing helical carbon nanotubes (HCNTs) produce scalable nanocomposites that reduce weak interlaminar bonding, improve bonding, support repair and healing and more.

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Aerospace

Gulfstream G800 earns FAA, EASA certifications

Final certifications for the ultra-long range, high-speed composites-intensive business jet have confirmed longer range, higher cruise speeds and shorter takeoff and landing distances than previously expected.

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RAW Idea expands composites capabilities with hybrid 3D printer

Installation of LSAM printer from CEAD broadens RAW Idea’s ability to work with advanced composites and manufacture parts with greater efficiency and precision.

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Hydrogen Storage

OVERLEAF webinars share composite LH2 innovations, results

A series of three webinars presented by OVERLEAF project partners explore how it is achieving a novel low-pressure, LH2 storage system architecture through LCA methodologies, optical hydrogen sensors and cryogenic-ready 3D printing and materials.

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Aerospace

Venus Aerospace makes headway on scaling RDRE hypersonic engine

More compact and agile hypersonic rocket engine propulsion system, supported by a NASA SBIR, will be demonstrated in the summer.

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Aerospace

Embraer presents FACC with Supplier Award 2025

The 20-year partnership is reinforced by current projects in the field of aerospace, AAM, sustainability and composites.

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Sustainability

Fraunhofer EMI develops local pyrolysis method to reclaim continuous carbon fiber

High-power laser is used for controlled “unwinding” of thermoset composites without damaging the fibers or adversely affecting their mechanical properties, making it highly useful for recycling wound structures.

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