Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Marshall Aerospace and Defence 3D-prints aerospace parts

The company is using Stratasys 3D printers for prototype and production parts using composites and other advanced materials.

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Thermoplastics

EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb panel production technology

EconCore’s ThermHex honeycomb technology converts thermoplastics to high-performance, lightweight honeycomb core structures and, combined with inline lamination of skins, produces lightweight sandwich panels.

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PEKK

PEEKSense high-temperature thermocouple for PEEK composites curing

TE Wire & Cable’s PEEKSense thermocouple sensor is a high-temperature autoclave thermocouple assembly for polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composite applications. 

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3D Platform large-format 3D printers

3D Platform has introduced two platforms for 3D printing: the WorkCell and the larger WorkCenter 500. 

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Automotive

Michelin, GM develop airless wheel prototype

The wheel design incorporates a combination of fiberglass and other materials to reduce maintenance and safety risks for passenger vehicles.

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Defense

Raytheon to merge with United Technologies Corp.

The new company, Raytheon Technologies Corp., will combine defense and aerospace capabilities from both companies.

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Graphene

OCSiAl establishes production, distribution of nano additives in Brazil

The company has signed an agreement with Skintech in Brazil for production and delivery of its TUBALL Matrix additive.

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Aerospace

FAMACOM project to develop more efficient manufacturing process for aerospace parts

The Spanish consortium, led by Aerotecnic, is using microwave curing for manufacturing large sandwich-structured composite parts.

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Wind/Energy

Covestro delivers first order of polyurethane resin for wind blades

Covestro’s polyurethane infusion resin was developed to help the wind power industry meet the growing demand for longer wind blade designs.

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Automotive

Gordon Murray Automotive designs composite supercar

The T.50 vehicle design includes a carbon fiber composite chassis and body panels.

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Optima 3D launches next-generation 3D weaving machines for composites

Digital control and innovative shuttle system enable rapid parameter and sequence change for net shape preforms, billets, para beams and more.

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Sustainability

Weiss Technik acquires Cincinnati Sub Zero

The acquisition expands Weiss Technik’s environmental simulation business segment in North America.

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