Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

ZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600-kilowatt electric propulsion

Issue paper confirms basis of certification, providing a clear pathway for the EPS system and ZA600 powertrain, and a move toward future plans of applying composite tanks.

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Fibroline, Navis TubTex to inaugurate U.S. Innovation Lab

Grand opening of a U.S. facility will enable more readily accessible customer synergies for dry power impregnation and textile solutions.

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Feature

The pursuit of energy efficiency in composites manufacturing

In an increasingly energy-driven world, technology developments are being sought after to reduce energy consumption in composites manufacturing, further translating into waste reduction and other efficiencies.

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Glass Fibers

WH Lipex introduces lab and pilot-scale testing stations

Fiber-forming system’s compact design, advanced features and modular expandability supports fiber and sizing application R&D for academic research or industrial development.

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Carbon Fibers

Italian greentech startup highlights rCF solar panels

JEC World 2025: Levante is attending JEC for the first time, demonstrating its composites engineering expertise through presentation of semi-rigid composite solar panels targeting mobility and outdoor applications.

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JEC

Innovations deliver improved composite bonding, sealing and structural reinforcement 

JEC World 2025: L&L Products is exhibiting newly announced and proven technology solutions for composites fabricators, addressing core, adhesive and sealant needs.

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JEC

Live, interactive LSAM printing demonstrates elevation of composites 3D printing

JEC World 2025: Each day of the show, Thermwood is live-printing RTM molds, providing interactive demonstrations and highlighting Purdue’s Additive3D software tool.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing

Confirmed takeover, expected to close mid-2025, is Boeing and Spirit’s next step toward improving commercial aircraft production.

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Space

Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone

Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.

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Marine

REGENT breaks ground for RI Seaglider Manufacturing Facility

All-electric Viceroy seaglider will be fabricated, assembled and tested in an environment with close ties to composites expertise, coastal testing and strong naval conditions.

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Trends

Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak

Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.

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Carbon Fibers

Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development

Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.

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