Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Carbon Fibers

Segula Technologies completes CFRP autonomous drone prototype

The drone, now entering its second prototyping phase, has been designed for autonomous inspection of underground tunnels and other complex, confined spaces, reducing worker risk.

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Natural Fibers

Additional funding launches UMaine Forest Bioproducts Technology Maturation Program

Twenty-two million in funding by the NDAA accelerates Maine’s R&D support of natural polymers and other wood fiber bio-products for startups and established companies.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine earns Frost & Sullivan 2025 Technology Trailblazer Award

Agentic AI solutions are identified for their ability to help manufacturers operate at scale with agility and environmental responsibility.

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Defense

Mel Composites, Aresa Shipyard collaborate on one-shot Black Falcon V2.0 vessel

Mel is supplying its composite materials and equipment package, in addition to technical assistance, for the new 15.2-meter defense craft.

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AOC resins support SMC composite doors for air raid shelters

The recent use case exemplifies the application of AOC’s SMC resins in related fields, thanks to their strength, resistance and longer lifespan in comparison to metal or fiber-reinforced concrete options.

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Aerospace

Daher confirms long-term lease agreement for Stuart, Florida, aerostructures facility

Extended lease duration at Witham Field will enable additional enhancements and business growth at the Daher site including intentions to create a final assembly line.

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Epoxies

Shapers Australia presents Kinetix epoxy systems

The ATL Composites distributor cites the high-performance resin range’s ability to bridge the gap between other polyester and modern epoxy systems, making it well suited to composite surfboard production.

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Automotive

Testing validates, prepares Verne CcH2 truck for commercialization

Verne has demonstrated the density and dormancy benefits of its cryo-compressed hydrogen Class 8 truck and refueling system, moving the technology forward for trucking and hydrogen distribution.

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Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

The hybrid eVTOL developer announces the deepening of investor dedication in support of Horizon’s aircraft operations and development.

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SHM

ESA-backed CASSANDRA project targets composite SHM, repair maturation

The CASSANDRA project, joined by CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM, will support the integration of sophisticated SHM and healing systems into composite structures, driving Europe’s space exploration and technology development efforts.

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Biomaterials

CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development

Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon

Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.

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