Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

JEC

JEC World 2023 preview: Johns Manville

The company’s Advanced Composites business is emphasizing its thermoplastic Neomera organosheet, designed for use in a range of applications and processes.

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ATL/AFP

JEC World 2023 preview: Broetje-Automation

The STAXX One automated fiber placement (AFP) systems are run by industrial robotics and incorporate digital twin technology. 

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Nanomaterials

Universal Matter acquires main operating business of Applied Graphene Materials

UMI aims to combine its graphene capabilities with AGM’s dispersion technologies to accelerate the growth of graphene-based solutions.

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Sustainability

Aluula, University of British Columbia develop recycling process for UHMWPE fiber composites

The researchers have developed high-strength molded panels made from recycled materials.

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Defense

Inkas armored vehicle released in collaboration with Force Development Services

The partially glass fiber-reinforced armored tactical intervention vehicle and FDS vehicle-mounted platform aim to enable faster security operations.

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Markforged completes transition to global headquarters

With its Waltham, Massachusetts headquarters, the composites additive manufacturing specialist unites its corporate and research and engineering branches.

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Aerospace

Airbus to expand A320 assembly capacity in China

A recent industry agreement to open a second line in Tianjin, China is targeted at Airbus’ goal to produce 75 aircraft/month globally in 2026.

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Aerospace

RAMPF Composite Solutions receives $2.3 million Canadian government funding

The aerospace company aims to invest in automation and digitization, hire new employees and expand into emerging markets.

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Vertical Aerospace announces Design Organisation Approval (DOA)

Issued by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), this marks a step toward Type Certification for the company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft.

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Natural Fibers

BioPowder plant-based additives enhance performance, reduce carbon footprint

The Malta-based company sources its raw materials from agricultural waste and promises higher strength properties and increased bio-content for composite parts.

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IACMI

IACMI receives funding renewal from U.S. DOE to continue composites R&D

Over the next five years, IACMI aims to further composites R&D efforts to support U.S. decarbonization and its pillars: technology, economy and workforce development. 

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Aerospace

Horizon Aircraft completes wind tunnel transition flight testing

The company anticipates that its Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL will be ready for full-scale flight tests in 2025.

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Composite Raw Materials
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NPE 2024