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GKN delivers composite wing, booms for Supernal eVTOL
Key deliveries include the complete composite wing assembly in June and booms anticipated by end of July, in anticipation of upcoming flights and 2028 commercial service.
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Corebon induction heating
This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.
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Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts
Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.
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CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints
Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.
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Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group
Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.
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Optimized rib-reinforced hollow composites via printed molds
Addyx topology optimization and water-soluble mandrel enables simultaneous rib and skin layup for one-shot, high-strength, lightweight structures.
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Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.
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Duplicor biocomposite cladding aids redevelopment of ABN AMRO office building in Amsterdam
Chosen for low CO2 footprint, RC value >9, fire resistance, light weight and high strength, Duplicor façade structures are key to two-story extension.
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General Atomics wins DOE contract to develop silicon carbide CMC for fusion power plants
GA-EMS will leverage experience with SiGA SiC/SiC cladding for nuclear fuel rods to develop new SiC composite foam and other materials for fission and magnetic fusion programs.
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ITHEC 2024 finalizes conference program, features CW panel on TPC certification for future airframes
The International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites on Oct. 9-10, 2024 features top speakers and sessions on novel TPC technologies and applications in automotive, aerospace, hydrogen and more.
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Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures
The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.
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OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and testing for LH2 tank
Newsletter #4 gives latest status on EU project’s work toward thermoplastic composite tanks with 40% storage density of cryogenic hydrogen for future zero emissions aircraft.
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