TRB Lightweight Structures launches composites technician apprenticeship
6/26/2020The three-year program includes lecture and practical education, as well as competency-based training to develop composites skills and competencies.
Bio-based hybrid tapes assessed for lightweight applications
6/26/2020A project of AZL’s partner institute, ITA, integrates flax fiber reinforcement with a PA11 resin matrix. Targeted end markets include automotive and wind energy.
Plasan North America expands composite manufacturing solutions
6/25/2020The company plans to expand and invest in automated cutting technology to go with established prepregging, pultrusion and autoclave cure expertise.
RS Electric Boats selects Norco for composites fabrication
6/25/2020Comprised of bio-based infused epoxy resin, recycled PET core and basalt and flax fibers, the Pulse58 drives a different approach to boating.
Tuplus introduces carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate suitcase
6/25/2020The highly durable suitcase, featuring front and back shells made with Covestro’s Maezio polycarbonate composite, was designed for low-cost production, high-volume production.
Remotely installing an AFP system amid COVID-19 travel restrictions
6/25/2020Addcomposites has completed remote installation of AFP-XS for Regional Institute of Advanced Materials (IRMA) in France.
Nabrawind announces OEM order for jointed blade
6/23/2020Nabrawind expects commercial manufacturing of its modular blade to begin by 2021 for a top five wind turbine OEM.
SPE postpones Automotive Innovation Awards Gala to 2021
6/23/2020SPE’s Automotive Innovation Awards Gala has been rescheduled for Nov. 10, 2021, after deeming physical distancing impractical for the event.
AnalySwift launches VABS software on Altair Partner Alliance platform
6/23/2020VABS software enables cost-effective simulation for composite rotor blades, tubes and other slender composite structures.
NASA rocket motors arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Artemis program
6/23/2020The rocket motors are the next step toward NASA’s Artemis I space launch in 2021.
NASA prepares for phased testing of its first all-electric X-plane
6/19/2020Flight testing of the X-57 Maxwell will assess its electric cruise motors and composites-intensive, high-aspect ratio wings.
Strata, Solvay joint venture facility completed
6/19/2020The 8,500-square-meter United Arab Emirates facility will supply carbon fiber prepreg to Boeing for primary structures on the 777X program.
Electric short takeoff & landing aircraft addresses e-commerce needs
6/19/2020California-based Airflow's eSTOL aircraft promises cost-effective, rapid delivery of cargo within a distance range of 50-200 miles.
Graphene Council launches partnership with GEIC
6/19/2020The partnership the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) in the U.K. will provide GEIC facility and network accessibility for Graphene Council members.
Composites Evolution introduces Evopreg EPC200 epoxy prepreg
6/19/2020Evopreg EPC200 enables variable temperature cure with good surface finish.