Heather Caliendo Senior Editor

Heather Caliendo serves as Senior Editor for Plastics Technology magazine where she writes and edits feature stories for the recycling and 3D printing sectors. Heather has been covering the global plastics industry since 2012, with a specific focus on end-market trends and sustainability. She started her career writing about aerospace and technology at The Journal Record, a daily business newspaper in Oklahoma. She received her bachelor of arts in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. PRESS KIT

Adhesives 22 Dec 2017

Sumitomo Bakelite, GRIP Metal partner on composite applications

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. and GRIP Metal will explore markets such as automotive, aerospace and building infrastructure where cost effective thermoset composite solutions can add value.

Sustainability 22 Dec 2017

EuCIA adds thermoplastics processing data to eco impact calculator

The Eco Calculator is constantly evolving to meet industry needs and this latest development follows the recent addition of data for core materials for RTM and vacuum infusion processes.

Workforce Development 11 Dec 2017

Spirit AeroSystems plans major expansion

The company will add 1,000 new jobs with the majority in the hourly ranks, including skilled sheet metal mechanics, composite technicians and CNC machine operators.

Aerospace 11 Dec 2017

FACC secures additional order for Bombardier C Series

FACC will produce rudders for the new short-haul jet of the Bombardier C Series.

Recycling 4 Dec 2017

ELG Carbon Fibre partners with Land Rover BAR on carbon fiber recycling

ELG will become a technical supplier to the team and will process all carbon fiber manufacturing waste and end-of use parts to recover the high performance carbon fiber they contain.

Aerospace 4 Dec 2017

A350-1000 receives type certification

Also on board of the new widebody aircraft are various FACC components and systems.

Composites 4.0 28 Nov 2017

Episode 13: Avner Ben-Bassat, Plataine Technologies

Avner Ben-Bassat, president & CEO of Plataine Technologies Ltd., discusses optimization software, the ‘digital thread,’ automation and how it all relates to composites.

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