Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

Lanxess extends use of composites to extrusion blow molding

The process demonstrates its capabilities to boost the mechanical performance of blow-molded components in high-stress areas.

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Aerospace

Nikkiso, Airbus partner for UltraFan demonstrator project

The project aims to provide nacelle components for the engine UltraFan demonstrator. Nikkiso’s role is to reduce manufacturing costs by a new out-of-autoclave curing method. 

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Wind/Energy

South Korea to develop 12 GW floating offshore wind portfolio by 2030

Total and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) partner to develop five large floating offshore wind projects starting construction in 2023.

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Defense

Norco selected as main composite supplier for UK Ministry of Defence contract

Norco is currently manufacturing two complete vessel structures to replace the interim Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Crafts.

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Wind/Energy

Vestas wins 409 MW order in Brazil

The contract includes the supply and commissioning of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreements.

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CAMX

CAMX announces NASA administrator will present opening keynote

Jim Bridenstine, the 13th administrator of NASA, will present on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 from 12:15-1:00 p.m. ET.

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RTM

MVP launches Fast Flow LRTM process to speed closed mold part production

Increasing part production by decreasing injection times, Fast Flow LRTM is said to be capable of injecting a 50 square foot part in under four minutes using only one injection port.

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HRC invests in new serial production center in China

Developed for the manufacturing of advanced aeronautic composite parts, the production center will be equipped with technologies for both thermosetting- and thermoplastic-based composites.

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All-composite EV wheel moves to next development phase

U.K. consortium partners’ ACRIM II project aims to develop a low-cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric vehicle applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Kraibon elastomer improves adhesion and composite material properties

Gummiwerk KRAIBURG’s elastomer product protects against impact, directly adheres to materials, improves damping properties and more.

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Automotive

SPE Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition 2020 announces second keynote

The virtual event, occurring Sept. 9-11, announces Dr. Deborah Mieleweski, senior technical leader at Ford Motor Co. as its second keynote speaker.

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Carbon Fibers

Thermwood demonstrates vertical layer print additive technology

The new approach for large scale 3D printing was validated via Thermwood’s LSAM system and printed parts up to 5 by 10 by 10 feet.

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