Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Anisoprint R&D team begins 3D printing center at Jacobs University Bremen

Established research environment to comprehensively upgrade CFC technology, explore new composites methods, formulations and designs.  

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Space

Beyond Gravity delivers key products for OneWeb broadband satellite launch

CFRP dispenser, among other products, successfully deliver 36 OneWeb satellites to low Earth orbit, bringing the satellite constellation fleet to 462.  

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Aerospace

GE Aerospace grows Indian aeroengine supply chain

GE’s “Make in India” strategy brings in a total of 13 companies, some with composites expertise, that have demonstrated the ability to master aeroengines’ complex manufacture and special processes.  

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FEV Consulting, Mitsubishi Corp. form “Beyond Materials” for metals, ceramics, composites

Strategy and engineering services aim to bridge gap between material suppliers and product manufacturers in high-tech applications using global experts to provide “what, why and how” insights.  

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Formnext Chicago secures premier exhibitors

The newly announced additive manufacturing show, Formnext Chicago, will take place at McCormick Place in spring 2025.

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Aerospace

Airbus, Salam join forces for HAPS connectivity services using composite Zephyr drone

The solar-powered, carbon-neutral unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will support and progress the development of digital connectivity in Saudi Arabia.  

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Aerospace

Rockwood Composites to quadruple capacity with new U.K. facility, subsidiary in Morocco

U.K. composite components manufacture will transition from 5,000 to more than 30,000 square meters of facility space, with additional growth in end market services and skilled engineers.  

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Aerospace

Joby applies for eVTOL certification in Japan

Company intends to bring eVTOL technology to Japan, with a new agreement between Japanese and U.S. aviation regulators streamlining the process.  

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Space

ISRO/NSIL deploys 36 OneWeb satellites in first commercial LMV-3 rocket launch

Kineco Kaman supplied the LVM-3 composite equipment bay shroud assemblies and other CFRP components that made the launch possible.  

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People in Composites: October 2022

Tighitco Inc. and LMT Tools Group announce leadership changes at their companies for October.

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Construction

CW Tech Days webinar addresses emerging composites opportunities in infrastructure, construction

Attend this Dec. 1st interactive webinar sponsored by Composites One, where experts will review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in these markets.  

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Carbon Fibers

CompoTech, RTI collaborate on composite mast, telescopic boom for mobile cranes, davits

Cost-competitive carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy crane design uses CompoTech’s automated composites processes, eliminating welding or heat treatment and producing 50-70% stiffer structures.

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