Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor
Ginger Gardiner, a Senior Technical Editor at CompositesWorld, began writing for Composites Technology and High Performance Composites as a contributor in 2006. She was hired as senior editor of the now combined CompositesWorld publication in 2013. She is a co-author of the textbook Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair. Ginger has a degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University and began her career as a technical marketing representative in DuPont’s Composites Division for KEVLAR and NOMEX products in aerospace and marine applications. PRESS KIT
Fraunhofer IWS completes MFFD longitudinal fuselage joint using CONTIjoin technology
Thermoplastic composite upper and lower half shells for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator were welded using CO2 laser over a total length of 8 meters.
Read MorePlant tour: Sekisui Aerospace, Orange City, Iowa, Renton and Sumner, Wash., U.S.
Veteran composites sites use kaizen and innovation culture to expand thermoplastic serial production, 4.0 digitization and new technology for diversified new markets.
WatchThe future of quartz and oxide fibers at Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites
New business builds on 100-year legacy in quartz, prepares for growth, while starting production of oxide fibers to meet increased demand for CMC by aerospace and industrial sectors.
Read MoreMitsui Chemical, Microwave Chemical complete microwave-based carbon fiber demo facility
Completed in December 2023, the pilot production line at Mitsui Chemicals Nagoya Works began trials in January and will supply carbon fiber samples within fiscal 2024.
Read MorePlastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels
The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
WatchUpdate: THOR project for industrialized, recyclable thermoplastic composite tanks for hydrogen storage
A look into the tape/liner materials, LATW/recycling processes, design software and new equipment toward commercialization of Type 4.5 tanks.
Read MoreHexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Supply of Type IV composite hydrogen storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% driven by H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace with 50% revenue increase expected again in 2024.
Read MoreInfinite Composites awarded $470K contract to develop larger, higher pressure H2 tanks
Manufacturing Type V composite pressure vessels, Infinite Composites will match this project with a recently received $1.6 million award from the Army for conformable hydrogen tanks.
Read MoreComposites end markets: Industrial (2024)
The use of composites in industrial applications is increasing, driven by the need for higher performance and longer life, whether its parts for industrial machinery, EOAT components, corrosion-resistant equipment and more.
Read MoreBio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream
Projects use Duplicor prepreg panels with highest Euroclass B fire performance without fire retardants for reduced weight, CO2 footprint in sustainable yet affordable roofs, high-rise façades and modular housing.
WatchThe next evolution in AFP
Automated fiber placement develops into more compact, flexible, modular and digitized systems with multi-material and process capabilities.
Read MoreComposites end markets: Boatbuilding and marine (2024)
As the marine market corrects after the COVID-19 upswing, the emphasis is on decarbonization and sustainability, automation and new forms of mobility offering opportunity for composites.
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