National Composites Week

Techmer PM inducted as Purdue CAM’s first material supplier

Techmer PM, Purdue to create materials optimized for LFAM at Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center, while providing education, validated simulation tools, materials characterization and industry best practices.

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CAMX

Composites fabrication, assemblies expertise supports military and commercial space

CAMX 2024: Subsystem provider PCX Aerosystem – Santa Ana highlights its execution of a variety of composite and hybrid composite/metallic programs for aerospace and space customers.

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CAMX

Getting ready for CAMX 2024

The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo’s 10th anniversary trade show and conference will be held in San Diego from Sept. 9-12, 2024.

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Hydrogen Storage

Joby demonstrator makes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight

Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by H2FLY subsidiary, demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel using Joby’s all-composite eVTOL aircraft.

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Defense

MATECH C/ZrOC composite is deployed in hypersonic aeroshells

Ultra high-temperature insulating CMC targets hypersonics, space heat shields and other demanding applications, tested up to 2760°C under extreme stagnation pressures.

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Venox launches V-REX continuous fiber extrusion printer

Five-axis system with an automatic toolchanger achieves precise fiber placement for anisotropic properties, enables the use of up to six different print heads.

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Biomaterials

Duplicor biocomposite cladding aids redevelopment of ABN AMRO office building in Amsterdam

Chosen for low CO2 footprint, RC value >9, fire resistance, light weight and high strength, Duplicor façade structures are key to two-story extension.

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CAMX

Raw composite materials distributor highlights eCommerce platform

CAMX 2024: North American Composites (NAC) presents its eCommerce platform for customer assistance, as well as its distribution of raw composite materials.

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General Atomics wins DOE contract to develop silicon carbide CMC for fusion power plants

GA-EMS will leverage experience with SiGA SiC/SiC cladding for nuclear fuel rods to develop new SiC composite foam and other materials for fission and magnetic fusion programs.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China

An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.

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