Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Marine

Hexagon Purus joins ZeroCoaster project study for hydrogen development in maritime applications

Study aims to research, evaluate and present zero-emission ship design solutions, with Hexagon Purus’ expertise in storage and distribution of compressed hydrogen gas.

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New composite processing materials company Aeronix Technologies launches

Aeronix Technologies combines high-quality composite products such as workshop equipment, tooling materials and process consumables with an emphasis on technical expertise and industry-leading service.

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Consumer

Metyx multiaxial glass fiber fabrics gain GFRP drinking water pipe approval

Metyx non-crimp fabrics earned accreditation for GFRP drinking water pipes and potable water storage systems through independent testing, as well as certifications for marine and wind energy composites applications.

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Aerospace

NASA's Lucy spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, begins journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids

Launched for its 12-year journey in space, the Lucy aircraft is decked out with advanced scientific instruments, 170 square feet of composite structures and several 3D-printed parts.

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Trends

Spirit AeroSystems opens National Defense Prototype Center

The joint project with WSU-NIAR will spur the development of new high-temperature materials and ultra-competitive composites and attract new aviation, defense and space programs.

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Prepregs

Teijin boosts heat-resistant carbon fiber prepreg production

Renegade Materials Corp., its U.S. subsidiary, is expanding its prepreg production capacity by approximately 2.5 times to meet advanced aerospace solutions and industrial applications.

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Trends

Vestas to install V236-15.0 MW prototype turbine at Østerild in Denmark

Prototype developments are already underway, with the 115.5-meter-long blades to be manufactured later this year. Installation with take place in the second half of 2022.

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Lone Star completes acquisition of AOC

AOC, a global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and other solutions, will continue to operate under the AOC name, with management of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Pultrusion

Exel Composites, Keneco Group establish joint venture for pultruded composites solutions

Kineco Exel Composites India is a composites design, engineering and production company based in Goa, India, which will serve the Indian market across transportation, wind power, infrastructure, telecommunications, aerospace and defense markets.

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Pressure Vessels

$62 million financing round accelerates Universal Hydrogen's first test flight to 2022

Total raised capital reaches $85 million to conduct the first test flight of Universal Hydrogen’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with composite storage tanks on a 40+ passenger regional airliner in 2022.

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CAMX

Download today's news from CAMX 2021: Wednesday, Oct. 20

CW is reporting live from CAMX 2021 this week in Dallas, Texas. Read today’s show headlines covering the CAMX Award winners, opening keynote speaker, innovative companies and technologies and more.

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Carbon Fibers

IDI Composites selected for high-performance carbon fiber forged wheels

Composite performance wheels offer 40% less weight and high-volume production cost competitive with aluminum alloy alternatives.

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