First production Comac C919 narrowbody completes maiden flight, price higher than expected
China’s first narrowbody to compete with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, the C919 nears entry into service and uses composites in common secondary structures.
Read MoreRATH prepares for production of advanced oxide ceramic fiber for CMC
New facility in Germany is part of regional supply chain and vision to lead green energy transition using CMC, supported by German government and Composites United’s Ceramic Composites network.
Read MoreCummins debuts 15-liter hydrogen engine and partners with Daimler for fuel cell trucks
Full-scale production of H2 ICE expected in 2027 while Daimler Truck will have initial fuel cell trucks available to select North American customers in 2024.
Read MoreClemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites
Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.
Read MoreSuCoHS project: Advancing composite solutions for parts with high thermal and mechanical loads
New materials, structural concepts and manufacturing using sensors for composites that resist fire, temperature and loads while providing weight and cost savings versus metals.
WatchComposites supply chain and production disruptions – how can AI and digitalization help?
Digitizing and creating the factory of the future is a journey, but it has the potential to help composites manufacturers address real-life disruptions and enable fast replanning of production operations for increased flexibility and enterprise-level performance.
Read MoreRefurbishing bridges at half the time, cost versus replacement
Instead of demolishing and rebuilding bridges, SUREbridge doubles the strength and durability of existing structures with an FRP deck for a smart, sustainable solution.
Read MoreNCC and Synthesites work toward intelligent manufacturing for resin infused composites
The National Composites Centre (NCC) and Synthesites develop an advanced closed loop control system for resin infusion with non-invasive sensors, real-time resin flow monitoring and accurate, in-situ estimation of online viscosity and glass transition temperature.
Read MoreDLR Augsburg integrates sixth frame to upper half fuselage test shell for MFFD
Clean Sky 2 thermoplastic composite demonstrator advances toward full assembly.
Read MoreDLR Institute of Structures and Design releases video on TB-Rumpf welded thermoplastic composites
Autoclave-free consolidation and resistance welding validated for future aircraft thermoplastic composite fuselage.
Watch3D printing on the moon: Anisoprint chosen for Start-up Space Program
During SSP, Anisoprint will work to develop composite fiber 3D printing in close-to-zero gravity conditions.
Read MoreRUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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