Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel

Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.

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Aerospace

FACC continues profitable course into third quarter 2021

Aerospace group revenue is up 16.3%, and is on target for a potential 5% revenue growth in Q4, benefiting from major secured projects and implementation of the company’s 2030 strategy.

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Swoop Aero strengthens partnership with Quickstep Holdings

Next-generation urban aircraft developer expects to scale up its manufacturing capabilities into 2022, which includes the development of composite parts.

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Defense

Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman

Two separate Loyal Wingman aircraft completed successful flight missions to aid in the continuation of improving the unmanned vehicle’s development.

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Arris raises additional $88.5 million in funding, receives new investment by Chuo Malleable Iron

Arris continues to scale up global operations of its Additive Molding technology and partner across industries to fulfill an increasing demand for medium- to high-volume composites production.

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Aerospace

Volocopter conducts first crewed eVTOL test flight in South Korea

Five-minute crewed and public test flight of the Volocopter 2X demonstrates South Korea’s goal to achieve UAM commercialization by 2025.

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Defense

The NCC launches first U.K. composites technology forum dedicated to defense

The forum brings together large industry primes, academia and SMEs to facilitate technical exchange and drive innovation for composites technology development.

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CAMX

Technical paper winners announced for CAMX 2021

CAMX recognizes outstanding composites research from students, engineers and industry professionals.

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Carbon Fibers

Solvay, 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of CFRP parts to mass production

Solvay’s high-performance composite materials, plus 9T Labs’ hybrid additive Red Series solution reportedly process lower production costs for advanced composite parts.

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Automation

Conbility delivers Pre-Pro 3D tape winding head to Bilsing Automation

Multifunctional system will assist Bilsing’s manufacture of composite structures, particularly for the automotive industry.

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Wind/Energy

TPI Composites announces third quarter 2021 earnings

Independent composite wind blade manufacturer continues to navigate short- and long-term headwinds in the wind industry, with new lines in China for Vestas and a secured $600 strategic investment.

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Natural Fibers

Lingrove’s eco-friendly Ekoa composite materials target furnishings and interactive applications

Ekoa, comprised of plant-based fiber reinforcements and resins, achieves cosmetic, structural durability and elegance for a range of interior, furniture and transportation applications.

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