Industrial production line for recycling thermoplastic polymers and composites into organosheet
ThermoPRIME and Thermosaïc technologies recycle plastic and composite waste via modular, flexible equipment.
WatchDucommun licenses WSU lightning strike protection for composite wind blades
New technology showed no damage after up to 8 lightning strikes and can be repaired in 20 minutes.
WatchMeggitt to supply composite ice protection components for V-22 Osprey
Per a contract with Bell Textron Inc., Meggitt will supply composite de-icing propeller rotor blankets, heated spinners, fairings and pendulums.
Read MoreMarshall Advanced Composites to supply C-130 composite cockpit trim panels
Five-year, £9.5 million contract with Lockheed Martin specifies honeycomb center console panels for C-130J Super Hercules airlifter.
Read MoreErickson switches from metal to composite rotor blades for Skycrane fleet
The utility aircraft manufacturer announces FAA approval for its next-generation composite main rotor blades (CMRB) for Sikorsky S-64 rotorcraft.
Read MoreResearchers explore biomimetic approach for making adhesives tougher
A team from Purdue University takes inspiration from sea creatures to produce stronger adhesives with weaker bonds.
Read MoreOrenco and FiberCore sign license agreement for InfraCore technology in U.S.
Collaboration matches delamination-resistant technology with large FRP structures expertise for new applications and U.S. market growth.
Read MoreArtemis Technologies and Creative Composites partner on eFoiler to cut drag on fast vessels by 90%
Composites-intensive electric propulsion system will make marine travel at high-speed and long-range commercially viable and help meet U.K.’s 2025 zero-emissions requirements.
WatchProving out LM PAEK welding for Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator
Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project will manufacture lower thermoplastic fuselage while MECATESTERS will test Toray LM PAEK in conduction and induction welding for parameters, cyclic loading, aging and environmental effects .
WatchUsing mobile susceptors to innovate thermoplastic induction welding
IS Groupe and Arkema patent ISW for high-strength UD welds, temperature control and 50% less energy.
Read MoreDC dielectric sensors for industrial composites production
Synthesites in situ process monitoring enables cure decisions based on real-time Tg evaluation that can reduce cure cycles by up to 50%.
Read MoreIRT Jules Verne, Airbus and Fives launch MADRAS automated textile deposition line for WING project
Goal is full-scale testing of large, complex shape preforms at 5-6 times faster speeds for future aircraft.
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