Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Carbon Fibers

CARBOWAVE project finds alternative to PAN conversion with up to 70% less energy consumption

The University of Limerick and global consortium partners have discovered that carbon fiber can be produced via an inexpensive domestic microwave, exhibiting mechanical performance equivalent to that produced using conventional heating.

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EHang EH216-S eVTOL operators obtain air operator certificates

Equipped with a full suite of certifications from the CAAC, EHang prepares the launch of low-altitude, pilotless, human-carrying aerial vehicles available to regions across China.

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INEOS Enterprises completes sale of INEOS Composites

Composites business will be brought under the portfolio of KPS Capital Partners in an approximately €1.7 billion transaction.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Defect-free RTS sets new standards for curved composite structures

Rapid Tow Sheering (RTS), commercialized by iCOMAT, enables in-plane shearing of tows to steer fibers, eliminating concern of buckled tows and wrinkles.

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Natural Fibers

Modern Mill introduces Acre composite for non-structural construction needs

Acre comprises upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a more natural PVC matrix, offering composite products that feature the warmth and workability of wood but in a more sustainable package.

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Marine

Vabo Composites hatches, doors to be used in Dutch naval project

Multiyear contract with ASWF Damen Naval will contribute lightweight composite products for the development of modern naval vessels.

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Marine

TidalHeath project supports SHM advancements in tidal turbine foils

ÉireComposites, University of Galway and ORPC are dedicated to improving real-time damage detection and monitoring of composite tidal foils through innovations in 3D printed fiber optic sensors and foil designs.

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Automotive

Hexagon extends agreement with Stadler for hydrogen train rollout

Delivery of Type 4 storage systems for rail applications in California add to Hexagon Purus’s extensive delivery prowess.

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Aerospace

Mako Advanced Materials acquires PTM&W Industries

Mako is expanding and strengthening its composites innovation and production capabilities across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors with PTM&W resin systems.

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Insight Partner market report says eVTOL aircraft market size will skyrocket by 2028

Analysis for eVTOL market breaks down market segments, key players and the overall competitive landscape expected for 2024-2028.

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Sustainability

SCE ACCE 2025 keynote speaker promotes automotive circularity

Kristin von Szadkowski will be presenting sustainability research programs pursued by the Volkswagen Group to establish recycling and circular economy concepts in automotive production.

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PAIramid project drives digital approach to streamline composite aerostructures development, deployment

Multidisciplinary global team will leverage Al and data-driven simulations to make the aerostructure design, development and certification process faster, less costly and more reliable.

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