Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

GE Aerospace commits $1 billion to strengthen U.S. aerospace

Manufacturing expansions, scaling 3D printing and CMC materials and supplier upgrades are a few ways in which GE expects to support the U.S. aerospace supply chain.

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Sustainability

GFRP Tech unveils environmentally sustainable mesh systems for construction

EnviraMesh, tailored for heavy-duty applications, targets structural enhancement of buildings and infrastructure with reduced carbon emissions.

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Polaron AI materials design tool wins inaugural Manchester Prize 

Generative AI model is capable of exploring thousands of material designs in under a day, providing an opportunity to more rapidly characterize and design advanced materials including alloys, composites and catalysts. 

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Automotive

SGL Carbon annual report reviews 2024 fiscal year

Released report suggests that business development in 2024 was in line with original guidance, with weaker momentum in sales markets expected for 2025.

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Trends

Embraer conducts composite structural wing testing for PDNT

New technologies demonstration platform (PDNT), validating innovative processes, methodologies and new materials, exceeded more than 200% of expected progressive load limit.

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Automotive

Noble Gas Series B funding continues conformable tank momentum

Raising of additional $4.2 million will support 700-bar tank design qualifications, USDOT Special Permit process, pilot plant production and R&D team extension.

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Marine

Gurit re-signs long-term supply contract with U.S. Marine Inc.

Multiyear defense contract continuing support for technical composite innovations upholds Gurit’s multi-market strategy.

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Repair

Microvascular channel-forming technique optimizes self-healing, thermal management implementation

Several patents by the University of Cukurova highlight a novel method for more easily forming microvascular channels in composite structures, opening the path for self-repair capabilities in a variety of industry applications.  

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CAMX

Put your research in the spotlight with CAMX Poster Sessions

Researchers, engineers and industry professionals are now able to submit abstracts for CAMX 2025 Poster Sessions until May 30.

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JEC

JEC World 2025 marks a milestone year for dynamic collaboration, value chain representation

Organizers cite an increase in professional visits, exhibitors and business relationships from around the globe, highlighting the composites industry’s continued vitality.

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CEAD announces strategic partnership with Polymaker

CEAD grows validated 3D printing composites material range, further expands LFAM potential with Polymaker’s extensive global network and 3D printing materials offerings.

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Nanomaterials

Huntsman, AMD collaborate for functional composites development

Electrically enhanced, carbon nanotube-integrated composite materials will be supported by Advanced Material Development’s (AMD) nanomaterials expertise and Huntman’s chemical and material solutions.

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