Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Defense

Velocity Composites reinforces key defense partnership with major defense contact renewal 

Under a three-year extension, Velocity will continue supplying process material kits for major defense projects for the OEM, reaffirming its broader strategic direction within the sector.

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Automotive

SPE honors Greg McCunn for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

McCunn is honored for his professional accomplishments and support of the thermoforming composites industry throughout his career in automotive and beyond.

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Aerospace

Hexcel, Specialty Materials launch boron fiber-infused high modulus carbon fiber

High-compression, hybridized unidirectional prepreg targets advanced commercial and military application opportunities.

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FIDAMC lays groundwork for CFA advanced manufacturing technocenter

Ahead of the CFA’s June opening, a recent conference established the criteria for submitting project proposals, as well as the CFA’s capabilities and equipment, citing more than 200 interested companies.

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Aerospace

Syensqo composites demonstrate titanium replacement on Boeing MQ-25 Stingray

Validation of integrating Cycom 5250-4HT prepreg into the UAV’s exhaust nozzle structure underpins the material system’s use in other high-temperature aerospace applications.  

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Carbon Fibers

Fujian Fuwei selects Harper for commercial-scale carbon fiber equipment

Complete carbonization line will support Fujian’s initial carbon fiber production capacity of 4,000 metric tons/year, and future 50,000 metric ton/year capacity.

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Automotive

Dymag partnership advances carbon fiber wheel market reach

Collaboration between Dymag, Borbet and AIM Co. Ltd. aims to establish a robust, high-quality carbon fiber hybrid wheel supply solution for global automotive and motorcycle markets.

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Natural Fibers

European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects

The Alliance for European Flax Linen and Hemp highlights several projects in which flax and hemp fibers are being used, emphasizing their increasing use as high-performance, low-impact construction methods.

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Glass Fibers

Delta Marine shares 110-foot custom motor yacht with novel hull

In-progress build highlights Delta’s first hull designed entirely using CFD, a step forward in performance innovation for the shipyard known for its custom composites construction expertise.

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Marine

CEAD launches the Maritime Application Center dedicated to industrial 3D printing boat hulls

The MAC is an LFAM-powered production facility equipped with highly automated, digitally driven manufacturing processes and built around a collaborative model to develop the boats of the future.

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Archer to provide Midnight eVTOL for 2028 Olympics, Paralympics

Archer seeks to integrate air taxi support across LA through transporting LA28’s VIPs, fans and stakeholders to key venues.

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Automotive

Tata AutoComp, Katcon Global form strategic JV for composites

Joint venture in Mexico is to specialize in lightweight applications for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and more for the North America market.

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