Photo Credit: Henkel Henkel Adhesive Technologies (Düsseldorf, Germany) announced June 30 that it is collaborating on a Boeing Germany-led research study to identify strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of composite aerospace parts. Called “Reducing CO2 Emission

As part of the EU’s Clean Sky 2 initiative, the aerospace industry is looking for flight path to sustainability, particularly through the transition from aluminum to carbon fiber-reinforced composites to improve aircraft structures and greatly reduce emissions. The Clean S

Orbital Composites Inc. (OC, San Jose, Calif., U.S.) reports that it continues to make progress toward commercialization of its Orbital S robotic 3D printing platform. The modular architecture allows a variety of end effectors, additive or subtractive, to produce highly functional multi-materi

9T Labs (Zürich, Switzerland) manufactures the Red Series of Additive Fusion Technology (AFT) systems for the fabrication of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer parts. The system features three components: Fibrify design software, a 3D printer called a Build Module and a Fusion Modul

Mafic USA (Shelby, N.C., U.S.) has announced plans to double production capacity at its continuous basalt fiber manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C.  The facility, according to the company, is already said to be the world’s largest producer of basalt fiber and is the fir

Avient Corp. (previously PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatches, Avon Lake, Ohio, U.S.) announced on July 12 the availability of a new series of nylon-based Complēt long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) composites with enhanced moisture resistance and smooth surface aesthetics.

GM’s 2019 model year (MY) Chevrolet Silverado pickups sport a new structural application for composites in a hidden but very effective location: on the left and right front sides behind the steel bumper. The hybrid thermoplastic composite/metal bracket reduces mass, achieves equivalent or b

To help with future high-volume production of lightweight UAM vehicles, the Conexus coupling layer, developed by KTM E-Technologies, enables fast assembly of thermoset composites using the robotic ultrasonic welding process developed at CTC. Photo credit: CTC and KTM E-T

Qarbon Aerospace’s leading edge structure technology, developed to demonstrate the efficiency and weight savings potential of the company’s Helios Ice Protection system compared to legacy anti-icing technology. Photo Credit, all images: Qarbon Aerospace On July 14, Qarbon

The ability to quickly build different iterations of parts — without having to develop or purchase costly dedicated tooling — is why additive manufacturing (AM) is so often used in part prototyping. However, as materials and printing technologies continue to improve, more comp

DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems (Braunschweig, Germany) is a leading research institution in lightweight construction, pursuing new technologies in four strategic fields: design to certification, digitalization and Industry 4.0, recycling and additive composite struc

Dowty Propellers (Gloucester, U.K.), a global leader in composite propeller systems and part of GE Aviation (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.), has announced the successful completion of its largest propeller research and development program: DigiProp. Dowty led the four-year, £20 million &ld

In October 2020, CW reported on composites 3D printing with continuous fiber and provided a landscape of the technologies being developed, as well as a classification of the processes being used. The latter was contributed by Alexander Matschinski, research associate and expert for Additive Ma

Alpine Advanced Materials (Dallas, Texas, U.S.) introduces HX5 billets for faster, more exact advanced material prototyping capabilities. Billets are offered in various sizes that can be machined just like metal without the expensive outlay of creating an injection mold. Ov

Photo Credit: Magnolia Advanced Materials Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc. (Atlanta, Ga., U.S.) announces that it has earned a position in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program, a program that recognizes and rewards consistently high-performing Boeing Commercial Aircraft sup

APS Tech Solutions is a division of Automatisierte Produktions Systeme GmbH in Höchst, Austria. Founded in 1987, the company provides engineering, mechanical and robotic solutions for 3D waterjet cutting and tooling machines used in the automotive, aviation and mechanical markets. &ldquo

Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc. (Atlanta, Ga., U.S.) announced on July 21 that it has earned another qualified material recognized for the Sikorsky specification SS8622. Magnobond 6398 A/B, identified as SS8622-013 on the Qualified Products List, has been added alongside Magnobond 638

Trelleborg’s (Trelleborg, Sweden) applied technologies operation has signed an agreement with Innovate Composites (Auckland, New Zealand) to be its distributor for its range of tooling solutions in New Zealand, including its dust-free tooling material, TC760X. This par

Ascent Aerospace (Macomb Township, Mich., U.S.; Santa Ana, Calif., U.S.) bills itself as the world’s largest aerospace tooling supplier, providing mostly metallic solutions for molds, assembly and trim and drill fixtures. The company’s moldmaking focus is on large aerostructures, l

Photo Credit: A&P Technology A&P Technology (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) showcases new product offerings that enable rapid cycle times, including slit tape thermoplastic fabrics, powder coating and lamination capabilities. Slit thermoplastic tapes can be braided into fabrics up to 60”