Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Composites 4.0

Bilsing Automation releases multilingual brochure

The four-page brochure is offered in German, English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Spanish to help promote the company’s servo-controlled carbon fiber (CF) T-beam design and data.

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AI-based software solution improves Enercon's cutting and kitting operations

Plataine's optimization software solution enables Enercon to meet market demand, automate manufacturing processes and significantly reduce production costs and material waste.

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Boeing to consolidate 787 production in 2021

According to Boeing, the single site in South Carolina will improve operational efficiency as it adapts to the market downturn and positions for recovery and long-term growth.

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Headwear protection manufacturer incorporates styrenics-based composites

INEOS Styrolutions’ carbon fiber composite StyLight Hybrid S material offers Casco International’s customers more protection in demanding environments.

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Construction

Adapa A/S technology chosen for flexible composite design and manufacture

The University of Stuttgart Institute of Aircraft Design is using adaptive mold technology to develop composite products and automated robotic manufacture processes for the construction industry.

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Aerospace

Aimplas SPARTA project focuses on recycling composite material methods

The SPARTA project will aim to find more efficient methods of recycling and reprocessing composite thermoplastic materials that reduce the aerospace industry’s overall waste.

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Automotive

Porsche, Bcomp collaborate on racing car with all-natural fiber composite bodywork

The Cayman 718 GT4 CS delivers a full natural fiber composite bodywork kit for the Four Motors racing team at the 24 Hours Nürburgring race.

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Anker Stuy Composites introduces emission- and styrene-free gelcoat

The gelcoat product can be used like traditional gelcoats and hosts a range of additional benefits including lower theoretical consumption, high water resistance and more.

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Wind/Energy

Greenalia initiates four floating wind farm projects for Spain

The four independent wind farms are expected to meet the Canary Islands’ goals to develop 310 MW of offshore wind as set out in its 2015-2025 Strategic Energy Plan.

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Trends

GE Aviation GE9X engine achieves FAA certification

Ten GE9X engines have been delivered to power Boeing’s four 777X flight test airplanes after completing just under 5,000 hours and 8,000 cycles for certification.

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Hexion sells resin businesses for $425 million

The definitive agreement to sell its Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins will enable a stronger business moving forward.

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Abaris announces composites training discount opportunity

Abaris’ 2020 Fall-Winter discount plan help students and organizations take advantage of training opportunities until the end of March 2021. 

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