Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Future Composite Manufacturing virtual symposium for AFP and AM

 The virtual symposium, held Sept. 9-10, 2020, will focus on current state, trends and opportunities for automated fiber placement (AFP) and additive manufacturing (AM). 

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Molds/Tools

DUNA introduces Corafoam tooling board product line

The 2-Ib polyurethane Corafoam HPT-35 makes for efficient production of prototypes, is non-toxic and can be applied to composite layup tooling.

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Aerospace

Virgin Galactic completes milestones for Mach 3 aircraft concept

In addition to unveiling the high-speed aircraft design, Virgin Galactic signed an MOU with Rolls-Royce. This follows the company’s completion of its Mission Concept Review and FAA authorization.

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Additive Manufacturing Media announces new educational presentation series, AM InDepth

Presented with IMTS Spark, the series will explore how 3D printing technology is changing the face of manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Hexagon Purus to produce high-performance composite pressure vessels

The subsidary of Hexagon Composites has been awarded a contract to design, develop, qualify and produce for a new major aerospace company.

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Wind/Energy

Covestro machine developed for direct infusion of polyurethane rotor blades

Covestro’s tailor-made Baulé machine enabled production of a 64.2-meter-long polyurethane turbine blade.

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Consumer

AIT Bridges ships first composite bridge system to the West Coast

Comprised of 12 fiberglass composite arches, the bridge was spliced, transported and reassembled on-site, expediting the building process.

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Infrastructure

401 Tech Bridge completes $6 million funding round

The U.S. Economic Development Administration grant will help support construction of an Advanced Materials and Technology Center in Portsmouth. 

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Aerospace

U.S. Department of the Air Force-Boeing X-37B team recognized for aerospace excellence

The team received the Robert J. Collier Trophy for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.

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Automotive

TFP highlights basalt veil and intumescent fire protection materials

Technical Fibre Products’ basalt veil is ideal for high-temperature performance, and its Technofire fire protection materials extensively protect underlying structures from heat.

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Adhesives

Bitrez launches online service offering technical data on coatings, adhesives, composites

My Bitrez acts as a comprehensive source for latest developments and technical information on a broad portfolio of specialist resins.

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Kaman Composites Vermont announces contract with major engine OEM

Composite components will be industrialized and manufactured at Kaman’s Vermont facility, serving as a challenge to meet the customer’s high-quality expectations.

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