Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Clean Sky 2 study emphasizes need for hydrogen-powered aviation development

Independent study found hydrogen as primary energy source for aircraft propulsion, outlines roadmap and required policy actions for hydrogen aviation, fuel cell technology development.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine AI Manufacturing Optimization Software to generate 5% material savings for Kineco-Kaman

Application of Plataine FabricOptimizer and Total Process Optimization modular suite to enhance automation of kitting and sorting processes, resource savings, quality control.

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Sustainability

Hexion announces Open Innovation Challenge

Individuals and teams are given the opportunity to submit technical proposals to accelerate the development of coatings and resins with more sustainable attributes.

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Enhanced Digimat software offers improved composite 3D printing simulation capabilities

Manufacturers are able to analyze the production cost of polymer-based AM parts against conventional processes and validate composite microstructures via CT scanning.

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Aerospace

NIAR opens six-week Composite Structural Engineering Technology course registration

Online course provides an overview of essential engineering practices and knowledge for certification of aircraft structures. The first module begins March 15th.

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Arkema launches global Start-up Connect program for responsible innovation

Program invites global startup companies specializing in advanced materials for transformative technical collaboration and pooling of expertise and innovation.

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Defense

Volansi VTOL drone delivery leader and composite manufacturer Quickstep sign MoU

The two companies will promote Volansi drones to commercial, defense markets and discuss Quickstep’s proprietary AeroQure process for drone production.

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CSP clip system solution improves assembly, serviceability of EV battery enclosures

CSP and Teijin multi-material EV battery enclosure clips remove the need for multiple fasteners, spread the seal load more evenly, reduce assembly costs.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit reports Continued Operations net sales growth of 8.9% at constant exchange rates

Preliminary and unaudited net sales report for FY 2020 represent a 5.8% increase on a currency adjusted basis compared to FY 2019, with 16.2% growth at constant exchange rates over 2019 in Gurit’s composite materials business.

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Prepregs

Hexcel HexPly M9 prepregs receive DNV GL Type Approval Certification

Verification offers ship and boat builders a range of high-performance prepreg options for the manufacture of large composite structures in commercial marine craft.

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Automation

Hawthorn Composites awarded structural inlet duct manufacturing contract 

Manufacture of inlet ducts for Kratos unmanned combat aerial vehicle involves an automated dry fiber overbraiding process, VARTM infusion and oven cure.

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Automation

Schmidt & Heinzmann selected for TOP 100 Seal 2021 Innovation category

Production machinery and automation solutions company excels in all five category criteria with its innovative initiative implementation and entrepreneurial response to COVID-19.

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