Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

Victrex offers commercial availability of LMPAEK granules, powders

Elevated performance and process efficiency for composites and additive manufacturing processes is demonstrated through the thermoplastic polymers.

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Cutting/Kitting

Zünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system

Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.

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Ketones

Queen’s University Belfast presents research in thermoplastic drilling performance optimization

Researchers have published findings from a multi-objective optimization study on carbon fiber-reinforced PEKK drilling in an effort to better understand the material for use in aviation fastenings.

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Space

Composites support SKA Observatory radio telescope sub-reflectors 

Engineering company Eosol and composites developer Compoxi work together to deliver more than 250 4.5-meter composite dishes to construct two cosmos-focused telescopes.

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Thermoplastics

Envalior launches Pocan PBT compounds range with bio-based BDO

Used cooking oil is used as a base material for the PBT precursor and certified under ISCC PLUS. Recycled fiberglass content can be added for additional carbon footprint reduction.

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Composites One announces CEO transition and succession plan

Leadership succession strategy, which includes a new CFO appointment and creation of a new CCO role, is expected to bolster Composites One’s role in the industry for the foreseeable future.

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Space

On the radar: Reusable launch vehicles, hypersonics make space more accessible

CFRP has become key to targeting efforts in reusing components like rocket stages, as well as the development of reusable hypersonic testbeds and spaceplanes, for increasing space commercialization.

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Space

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

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Cutting/Kitting

Norco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion

Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.

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Recycling

Veolia, Composites Recycling SA partner for composites waste circularity

Three-phase project establishes, scales and launches operations of large-scale thermolysis-based recycling in western France.

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Pultrusion

PulFlex introduces pultruded Flex Connect

Fiberglass T-slot, primarily used for automation, framing and other quick setup systems, competes with aluminum alternatives.

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ATL/AFP

CompoTech highlights fiber laying technologies to achieve CFRP preform, component versatility

Automated fiber laying (AFL) placement and winding machine technologies enhance OEM capabilities to produce reliable, commercially viable custom composite products.

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