Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Carbon Fibers

Kanfit receives new AFP robot

The automated fiber placement system will be used to develop and manufacture complex carbon fiber composite structures that have traditionally been made using hand layup.

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Aerospace

Dassault and Airbus to collaborate on next-generation combat jet

The aim of the joint concept study is to conceptualize the different Future Combat Air System (FCAS) capabilities and to pave the way for future design and industrialization.

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Adhesives

BTG Labs launches Surface Analyst XA

The XA automates technology employed by the original handheld Surface Analyst unit, increasing the speed and efficiency of surface inspections.

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Rock West Composites expands filament winding operations

The company added new filament winders, a long-length oven, and additional manufacturing space.

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Aerospace

Airbus and Dassault Systèmes partner on digitization and 3D design for next-generation aircraft

Airbus will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform with the aim of enabling digital design, manufacturing and services (DDMS) across all Airbus divisions and product lines.

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Ketones

Surface Generation molding technology selected for Victrex parts-based programs

Surface Generation’s Production to Functional Specification (PtFS) technology manages multiple part areas during processing and drive reductions in the energy consumption, injection processing pressures and cycle times. 

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Sustainability

Boeing, Aerion partner on supersonic air travel

Boeing to provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test resources to bring Aerio’s AS2 supersonic business jet to market.

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Epoxies

Epoxies, Etc. launches fast curing toughened epoxy

Epoxies, Etc. (Cranston, R.I., U.S.) has launched its new 10-3041 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive, which reportedly develops a 3,000 psi lap shear strength within four hours.

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Composites 4.0

Airborne seeks to expand digital manufacturing and automation in U.K. and Irish market

Name change of Aviation Enterprises Ltd. to Airborne UK reflects further integration into Airborne Group and a focus on expanding opportunities in the U.K. and Irish advanced composites market.

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Defense

GKN Aerospace to supply composite components for F135 engine

GKN Fokker has signed a supply agreement with Pratt & Whitney for advanced composite parts for the F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.

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AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn

AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology. 

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Carbon Fibers

Samson unveils flying car's transforming tail

The carbon fiber vehicle, with its swinging wings and folding tail, can reportedly reconfigure under its own power within a couple of minutes.

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Composite raw materials