Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

LIT Rapid Solar system enhances composite photovoltaic panel assembly potential

Induction-heated thermocompression press developed collaboratively by Roctool and CEA-Liten has verified improvement in temperature and pressure conditions, opening up new opportunities.

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Wind/Energy

TPI Composites Q4, full year 2024 results build profitability for 2025

Earnings results indicate the wind blade manufacturers’ strategic decisions to optimize its manufacturing footprint and streamline operations, positioning it more strongly headed into 2025.

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Recycling

Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite

SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.

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Carbon Fibers

Composite innovations feature automotive, water sports, UAV and consumer project versatility

JEC World 2025: Precision, performance and reliability are at the core of Cobra International’s display, involving a front end, portfolio of water sports applications, a fixed wing drone and more.

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Marine

Aimplas joins REFEST project for small fishing fleet vessel retrofit

Aimplas’ objectives considering composites for hull appendages and battery boxes add to REFEST’s core technical activities which aim to reduce emissions by up to 40% in traditional fishing vessels.

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Thermoplastics

Composites portfolio targets thermoplastics, flame-retardant solutions 

JEC World 2025: Avient showcases its portfolio of advanced composites and engineered fiber solutions, including its Hammerhead FR flame-retardant thermoplastic composite panels.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Composite surfacing veils improve finish, function

JEC World 2025: James Cropper streamlines composites production through the launch of Surfacetec, improving fabrication efficiencies, part functionality and targeting sustainability.

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Automotive

Aerospace, marine and transportation collaborations display technical project prowess

JEC World 2025: Attendees are able to view Mel Composites’ space antenna application, electric bus window frame and high-speed interceptor watercraft model.

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Wind/Energy

R&D specialization showcases modular wind blade prototype

JEC World 2025: Aimen Technology Centre highlights its work in composites R&D through the presence of the Carbon4Power blade and its role in the aerospace-focused CAELESTIS project.

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Repair

Belzona appoints Southey Contracting Limitada as distributor

SCL will be the authorized distributor of Belzona’s polymeric repair and protective coating products in Angola.

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Welding

CW finalizes Tech Days: Bonding and Welding agenda

A total of six presentations — four welding and two bonding — presented by industry experts will explore the drawbacks, potential and evolving technologies available to bonding and welding methods.  

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Trends

Strohm, Unitech Offshore to deliver integrated TCP subsea pipeline

Use of Unitech connectors and Strohm composite pipes will achieve flange-less end-to-end subsea jumper connection system, simplifying installation and ensuring long-lasting performance.

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