Valuable data: From travelers to the as-built digital twin
Taking advantage of the electronic record proves to be of significant value to composite fabricator’s record-keeping process.
Cato Composites expands thermoplastic composites production capacity
Larger facility and expanded development team to increase market position and fulfill new orders in safety and sporting goods.
Solico expands composite engineering team
Team expansion is in response to high demand for composite engineering services moving into 2021 including significant upcoming superyacht and defense projects.
Coventive Composites launches online composite materials training course
The first session of this introductory composites training course will take place on Feb. 16 and 23.
Scheurer Swiss expands core team, opens first U.K. branch
The company aims to simplify, strengthen and expand its business within the U.K.’s well-established composites market.
Italy-based Belotti SpA launches Belotti America
Belotti America, located in Irving, Texas, marks the intention of enhancing Belotti SpA’s presence, while supporting and growing its customer base in North America.
Luna Innovations acquires Optasense, transforms fiber optic sensing solutions
Acquistion supports company growth trajectory via an established international presence, a robust fiber optic monitoring solution portfolio, expansion into high-growth markets.
Composites Academy launches online training with hands-on exercises
Composites Expert and Institut de Soudure partner to provide interactive advanced composites training to students and professionals worldwide.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Editor, CompositesWorld
Plataine, iSpecc partner, expand U.K. presence
Collaboration enhances Plataine’s footprint in the U.K. advanced manufacturing industry, with a focus on IoT, Industry 4.0 and other AI-based solutions.
GRP Solutions earns ISO 9001:2015 accreditation
The QMS standard outlines a framework for improving quality and providing products and services that consistently meet the requirements and expectations of customers.
FAA rescinds suspension order, approves 737 MAX operations
All airlines under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., can now resume services. Boeing has further strengthened its safety and quality assurance.
Free Form Fibers' $2.5 million financing round scales up composites production
The next step is to bring high-performance fibers and powder materials to market for advanced applications, such as CMC.
Dunstone Co. announces ISO 9001/2015 certification
The certification ensures the company’s products and services meet the needs of customers through an effective quality management system. This is Dunestone’s second certification this year.
Dassault Systèmes, Purdue establish center of excellence
The 3DEXPERIENCE Education Center of Excellence in Advanced Composites at Purdue University aims to educate the next-generation workforce and accelerate Industry 4.0.
Looking for opportunity in a pandemic crisis
How do we determine our next steps in the composites industry amidst a pandemic? Dale Brosius ponders opportunities, risks and changes.
Dale Brosius
Contributing Writer, Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI)
Solvay, Composites One enter Process Materials business negotiation
The PM business provides a broad array of vacuum bagging materials. The proposed transaction will enable Solvay to continue focusing on its core composites technology portfolio.
Mar-Ball, Lattice Composites merge to extend epoxy capabilities
The integrated merger will create new opportunities for epoxy-based products and material solutions in the composites industry.
Anisoprint launches 3D printer for continuous fibers
The Desktop Anisoprinting package comes with tailor-made plastic filament materials, verified printing profiles and a comprehensive training course.
Hexagon Composites initiates Hexagon Purus spin-off and private placement
Hexagon considers the intended separation as an important step for strengthening both Hexagon’s g-mobility and e-mobility (Hexagon Purus) businesses.
IACMI launches workforce development initiative
The program, Elevate by IACMI, will serve as an initiative to bring together the diverse stakeholders and partners in the advanced manufacturing workforce development field.
AVIC Cabin Systems announces global sales organization
The integrated group company is setting up a Global Sales Management team to further integrate its company structure and leverage synergy across its offered aircraft cabin solutions.
GKN Aerospace receives keys to Global Technology Centre in Bristol
The facility will support GKN’s commitment toward next-gen aircraft technology developments, Industry 4.0 and more.
Grace Nehls
Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
Rookwood Composites celebrates ten years of rapid growth
In the last ten years the Cincinnati-based company has expanded its services, gained a six-fold increase in the workforce and improved its turnover.
Strata adopts 4IR technology to drive expansion
The company leveraged Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technology to strengthen core manufacturing capabilities, diversify product portfolio and pivot into new areas of manufacturing.
Boeing releases annual aerospace market forecast
The 2020 Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) projects near-term challenges in the commercial aviation and services market and resilience in the long-term, showing a resilient $8.5 trillion total market over ten years.
Sigmatex accelerates consolidation of U.S. operations
The consolidation process—which is a direct result of the global pandemic—will increase weaving capacity and additional investment made in innovative technologies.
ATL Composites, PARTEC celebrate 25-year partnership
ATL Composites’ knowledge and materials contribution to the PARTEC Composite Centre’s have enabled hands-on trials and apprentice training course work for individuals of all ages.
Boeing to consolidate 787 production in 2021
According to Boeing, the single site in South Carolina will improve operational efficiency as it adapts to the market downturn and positions for recovery and long-term growth.
