Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Geely Technology Group launches composite material automated production line for domestic general aviation aircraft

The China-based General Aviation Manufacturing Base will be able to manufacture more than 1,000 composite industrial-grade drones annually.

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Thermoplastics

Lanxess demonstrates Tepex composite material in structural bracket application

Lightweight bracket offers firm clamping of batteries in Mercedes-Benz S-Class with high strength under sustained dynamic stress, functional integration and no risk of short circuiting.

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Composites 4.0

The NCC offers SMEs opportunities to develop digital capabilities

Free Digital Factory learning modules are to cover data engineering, digital technologies and Industry 4.0 to enhance general digital skills.

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Aerospace

Meggitt shareholders reach agreement with Parker-Hannifin after TransDigm withdraws acquisition proposal

Meggitt shareholders close deal on recommended cash acquisition terms made by Parker, with transaction expected to close by Q3 2022.

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Infrastructure

Re-Wind Network releases repurposed blade design catalog

Re:Wind Design fall catalog presents designs and details of structures and products developed from EOL wind blades, as well as the research team’s services for those interested in repurposing their own.

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Recycling

Hexcel, Fairmat partnership aims to recycle carbon fiber prepregs

Cuttoffs generated by Hexcel’s European plants will be repurposed by the end of 2022 into high value-added products.

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Filament Winding

Roth Composite Machinery introduces the FWA 1 Duplex filament winding machine

Dynamic, multi-spindle machine enables the winding process to occur on both sides of the spindle, reportedly halving production time.

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Sustainability

LM Wind Power reports it will produce zero waste blades by 2030

Blade manufacturing waste prevention and recycling becomes the GE Renewable Energy business’ primary focus as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Optris, Fraunhofer IOSB online workshop provides insights into noncontact temperature measurement

Two free online workshop sessions occurring Dec. 1 and 2 will provide a comprehensive overview of noncontact temperature measurement technology using infrared and application examples.  

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Automotive

Plastic Omnium signs strategic hydrogen partnership with AVL

Automotive supplier and key hydrogen player to accelerate commercial rollout of high-performance hydrogen systems for use in all vehicle categories by 2022.

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Westlake Chemical to acquire Hexion's epoxy business for $1.2 billion

Global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemicals portfolio.

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Prepregs

Michelman expands surface modification solutions for technical textiles

Water-based technologies, Unyte, aim to advance form and function in woven and nonwoven materials used in the design of technical textiles and prepreg fabrics.

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