Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Thermoplastics

Airborne Oil & Gas, SÍMEROS qualify deepwater TCP Risers in Brazil

The thermoplastic composite pipe riser for deepsea oil and gas applications will be the first qualified in Brazil.

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Thermoplastics

Century Tool expands large composites mold capacity

The company’s new horizontal milling machine is reportedly capable of producing larger molds for compression molding a variety of composite materials.

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Composites 4.0

NIAR begins construction on new ATL, AFP lab

The Advanced Laboratory for Aerospace System (ATLAS) will develop manufacturing protocols for automated fiber placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL) for aircraft systems.

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DSM and CEAD partner for FGF 3D printing

The companies plan to develop new materials and processes for continuous fiber 3D printing and diverse end market applications.

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Defense

AeroVironment to launch innovation center in Boston

The New England Innovation Center will bring new robotics and UAS engineering development to the company’s first office outside of California.

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Aerospace

Lilium celebrates maiden flight of CFRP air taxi

All-electric jet-powered, 5-seater uses composites to deliver performance.

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Space

MT Aerospace, ArianeGroup win bid for Ariane6 upper stage

The work will support PHOEBUS and future ICARUS composite prototypes.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber-reinforced parts 3D-printed for catamaran

A Swiss engineering company combined 3D printing, bonding technology and carbon fiber composites to develop lighter, more efficient marine bearing cages.

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Consumer

SAMPE celebrates 75th anniversary at SAMPE 2019

Dr. Greg Hylsop from Boeing will give the keynote presentation at SAMPE 2019 in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Technical and young professional awards will also be presented.

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Adhesives

Solvay, Safran sign agreement on high-temperature technologies

Safran will use Solvay’s high-temperature advanced materials on critical engine components.

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Automation

Basalt fiber composite design wins NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

New York-based AI SpaceFactory’s MARSHA prototype uses automation and composites to create a stronger, more durable space habitat.

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Construction

FACC recognizes top-performing suppliers

Top winners of FACC’s annual Supplier Awards include autoclave and composites manufacturers.

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