Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Lab tools prioritize accuracy, speed and ease of use

CAMX 2025: Extec is building testing capabilities with a focused lineup of composite sample prep solutions and live demos.

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KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment

Integrated solution for TPC stamp forming and part assembly via induction welding opens capabilities for increased part sizes, reduced weight and production cost, optimized cycle times.

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Bell is awarded Phase 2 funding for DARPA X-Plane 

Bell has been given the opportunity to build an X-Plane demonstrator based on a stop/fold tiltrotor. 

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XTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review

The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.

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Automated preforming system produces next-gen composite aerostructures at high rates

CAMX 2025: Loop Technology’s flagship FibreLine system, recently combined with Zünd’s Aero Q-Line, leverages a variety of automated tools to lay up very large, wide-format, multilayer plies into a mold with millimeter precision.

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Custom hydraulic presses promote reliability, material variety and automation features

CAMX 2025: Learn how a custom press from French enhances the composite molding process, equipped to adhere to application/requirement needs.

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Semipreg commingled thermoplastic towpreg enables more uniform ply buildup, flexible fabrics

CAMX 2025: Concordia Engineered Fibers exhibits its semi-consolidated towpreg innovation that reduces the bulk of commingled towpreg while maintaining a more flexible tow than fully consolidated prepreg.

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Florida International University leverages VABs software to optimize composite aerospace structures

AnalySwift high-fidelity modeling software enabled the university to identify optimal configurations for structures including wings and antennas, maximizing longevity, enhancing safety and expanding function.

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Gurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model

Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.

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AZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation

New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.

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Vericut CNC simulation software enhances machining precision with AI

Vericut (CGTech) introduces Vericut 9.6, featuring AI-driven tools and productivity enhancements for streamlined workflows and improved shop floor collaboration.

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NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method

Research shows that hot acetic acid cleaves all key bonds within epoxy-amine resins and stabilizes polymer chemical components, making it an effective EOL recycling process for carbon fiber and beyond.

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