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Ginger Gardiner Executive Editor
Ginger Gardiner, executive editor at CompositesWorld, began writing for the magazine in 2006 and was hired as Senior Editor in 2013. She is a co-author of the textbook Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair. Gardiner has a degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University and began her career in technical marketing at DuPont’s Composites Division for KEVLAR and NOMEX products in aerospace and marine structures. PRESS KIT
Albany Engineered Composites, A&P Technology and Partner to Accelerate Next-Gen Braided Composite Solutions
Strategic collaboration combines braiding and advanced RTM to industrialize large composite structures for aerospace and defense.
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Open Fan Engine Passes Preliminary Design Review, Advances Flight Test Demonstration
With PDR complete, CFM is leveraging composite turbofan blade and turboprop expertise, maturing technologies toward full-scale front module in 8-meter test cell, ground and flight tests this decade.
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NASA's Picks for Mars Mobility Development Feature Composites Expertise
In its new $17 million STRIDE initiative to advance Mars surface and aerial vehicles, NASA awards contracts to seven companies, five of which have a history of composites-intensive hardware.
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On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones
Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.
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Natilus Announces FAA-Assigned Project Number for Kona Blended Wing Body Aircraft
SNAPSHOT: Part 23 certification program is initiated for BWB regional cargo aircraft.
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ITHEC 2026 Conference Program Finalized, Registration Open
Registration is open for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites, featuring latest developments in welding, repair, recycling, new processes, applications and much more.
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Avanco Highlights Thermoplastic Composite Type 4.5 Pressure Vessels
SNAPSHOT: Combining a plastic liner with thermoplastic composite (TPC) overwrap matches matrix polymers, enables additional benefits for storage applications.
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Curve Works Receives Bureau Veritas Approval for 3D Composite Kits Made Via Reconfigurable Mold
SNAPSHOT: Adaptable mold pioneer in composite parts production for marine, architecture and other markets receives Approval in Principle from classification society for primary load-bearing maritime and shipbuilding construction.
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FACC Expansion Adds Digital Twins, ATL, AFP and Pick-and-Place Cells for Aerostructures
SNAPSHOT: Plant 3 adds 40,000 square meters plus digital workflows and automation for growth in composites and other parts production capabilities/capacity.
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Keramikblech OCMC Scales in Volume
SNAPSHOT: Oxide ceramic matrix composite panels and 1,600 laser-cut parts with same quality across each were delivered in 6 weeks, as part of 2X growth as CMC materials prove value in high-temp applications across markets.
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RA Wind Secures Innovation Norway Funding for Robot-Controlled 3D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
On-site blade manufacturing is part of a broader goal to cut offshore wind costs by 50% through patented modular turbine design using standard industrial components, robotization and AI.
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REWIND Project Demonstrates Potential of EOL Wind Blades as Industrial Resources
As European wind sector’s voluntary landfill ban goes live, pan-European Project demonstrates composite material recovery and predictive model for reclaimed material behavior with 90% accuracy.
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