TPI, UMaine, ORNL to leverage world’s largest polymer 3D printer for wind turbine tooling
Ingersoll Masterprint LFAM printer will be used to produce and demonstrate 100% recyclable tooling that could cut large composite blade development cycles and tooling costs by as much as 50%.
Read MoreBlade2Circ project to facilitate sustainable next-gen wind blade designs
Coordinated by the Aitiip Technology Centre, the EU-funded project will design components to facilitate improved recyclabilty, exploring the performance of bio-based material options and novel degradation processes.
Read MoreSyensqo introduces AeroPaste 1003 aerospace adhesive
Two-part room-temperature paste increases high-rate assembly and joining efficiencies when bonding metallic and composite parts.
Read MoreCEAD, AES kick off U.S. symposium highlighting LFAM ecosystem
CEAD Flexbot print cell demonstrations and industry presentations showcased the emerging options in 3D printing for polymers, composites and more at AES’ Akron facility.
Read MoreNIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing
In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.
Read MorePurdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy
An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient.
WatchAitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration
Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.
Read MoreMejzlik Propellers is the main propeller supplier for Dufour Aero2
Carbon fiber fixed-pitch propeller blades are customized for the drone’s lift and cruise requirements, adds to the aircraft’s already extensive composites use.
Read MoreDura Composites earns U.K. business award for low embodied carbon GFRP products
Nationally recognized King’s Award for Enterprise highlights Dura’s composite walkway grating products for their sustainability credentials.
Read MoreEnvalior opens Indiana distribution center to support advanced materials
The distribution center will serve growing demand across various industries with efficient and effective logistics solutions.
Read MoreLarge-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit
Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
Read MoreÉireComposites signs extended contract for Spirit aerostructure programs
Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.
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