Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Materials Testing 17 May 2019

NIAR begins construction on new ATL, AFP lab

The Advanced Laboratory for Aerospace System (ATLAS) will develop manufacturing protocols for automated fiber placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL) for aircraft systems.

Molds/Tools 17 May 2019

DSM and CEAD partner for FGF 3D printing

The companies plan to develop new materials and processes for continuous fiber 3D printing and diverse end market applications.

Defense 17 May 2019

AeroVironment to launch innovation center in Boston

The New England Innovation Center will bring new robotics and UAS engineering development to the company’s first office outside of California.

Aerospace 17 May 2019

SAMPE UK and Ireland to hold seminar in Edinburgh

The annual seminar will feature papers on a variety of composites industry topics as well as a supplier exhibition and visit to the University of Edinburgh.

Mass Transit 16 May 2019

Lilium celebrates maiden flight of CFRP air taxi

All-electric jet-powered, 5-seater uses composites to deliver performance.

Aerospace 16 May 2019

MT Aerospace, ArianeGroup win bid for Ariane6 upper stage

The work will support PHOEBUS and future ICARUS composite prototypes.

Bonding 16 May 2019

Carbon fiber-reinforced parts 3D-printed for catamaran

A Swiss engineering company combined 3D printing, bonding technology and carbon fiber composites to develop lighter, more efficient marine bearing cages.

Aerospace 15 May 2019

SAMPE celebrates 75th anniversary at SAMPE 2019

Dr. Greg Hylsop from Boeing will give the keynote presentation at SAMPE 2019 in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Technical and young professional awards will also be presented.