Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

EHang 216 AAV obtains Special Flight Operations Certificate

The certificate issued by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) will enable routine trial flights in Québec, Canada.

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Biomaterials

Scott Bader joins CHAMPION project to research novel bio-based polymers

The bio-based polymers aim to replace conventional polymers in a variety of applications and promote alternative to end-of-life waste.

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Defense

U.K. companies join Team Tempest project to advance future air combat

Bombardier, GKN Aerospace, and more have signed agreements to progress design, manufacture and operation of the U.K.’s combat air system technologies.

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RTM

Soling, Magnum Venus Products partnership produces LRTM composite domes

Incorporating the LRTM process enabled Soling to produce the largest LRTM part by volume manufactured in Colombia.

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Wind/Energy

Arkema strengthens strategic partnership with Continuous Composites investment

The contribution of Continuous Composites’ continuous fiber 3D printing technology will accelerate the innovation of 3D composite manufacturing solutions.

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Sustainability

Wabash National delivers composite refrigerated trailers

The molded structural composite refrigerated trailer incorporates a more sustainable, zero-emissions solution with lower operation costs.

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Aerospace

LMAT software reduces complex aerospace mold tool lead time

By incorporating this mathematical modeling software, Kaman UK has reduced lead time by up to 30%.

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Wind/Energy

UMaine develops collaborative floating offshore wind demo project

The floating offshore wind demonstration project will reduce Maine’s overdependence on imported fossil fuels, produce more than $150 million in total economic output and create hundreds of jobs.

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Sustainability

ELG Carbon Fibre, Aerocircular N.V. develop closed-loop recycling for EoL aircraft

The initiative estimates that only one-tenth of the energy typically required when producing virgin carbon fiber will be used.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit supports Indian Wind Energy industry with major investments

The company is investing more than 20 million CHF to set up a core material kitting factory and production site for blade molds, core material extrusion operation and more.

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GE, COBOD, LafargeHolcim enable taller wind turbines with 3D-printed concrete base

3D-printed bases can be printed on-site and will enable production of wind turbines up to 200 meters in height.

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National Composites completes Sunrise Fiberglass acquisition

The third completed acquisition was part of the company’s long-term plan for growth opportunities in the composite marketplace.

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