Western Sydney wins American Solar Challenge
Western Sydney University won four out of five stages of the 2,800 km race with their carbon-fiber chassis solar-powered vehicle.
Read MoreRhodes Interform manufactures composite press for AMRC
The new facility is capable of a wide range of composite forming including open and closed molding, resin transfer molding (RTM), prepreg, compression molding and thermoplastics.
Read MoreDowty Propellers extends composite propeller support agreement with SpiceJet
The new seven-year contract supports SpiceJet’s Bombardier Q400 regional airliner fleet, which the Indian carrier is expanding with 25 additional twin-engine aircraft.
Read MoreNew York announces US largest offshore wind development plan
The New York State Public Service Commission has set a course for a goal of 2,400 MW of new offshore wind generation by 2030.
Read MoreSolvay and Safran sign LEAP aircraft engine supply agreement
Solvay will supply Safran with composite material technologies to manufacture the engine’s critical structural components.
Read More2018 American Solar Challenge is underway
Participating vehicles are typically constructed of a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and powered by solar arrays and lithium ion batteries.
Read MoreSolvay and Airbus extend composite and auxiliary materials contract
The two companies have signed a contract extension until 2025 for the supply of advanced materials.
Read MoreComposite fuselage still under consideration for Boeing's 797
Speculation over Boeing’s proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) continues.
Read MoreNLign releases version 6.10
Latest software version offers improved support for the Aerospace and Defense industry MRB workflow.
Read MoreCW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry: July 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry – this month has seen innovations from Masterbond, MultiMechanics, NLign Analytics, Nordson, Optiplan, Verisurf and Victrex.
Read MoreEASYPERM permeability measurement system installed at Moldex3D
Taiwan R&D center will use EASYPERM to augment RTM simulation capability for customers.
Read MoreAIMPLAS participates in European railway lightweighting initiative
The two-year MAT4RAIL project aims to reduce the weight of railways and increase vehicle capacity and comfort by replacing metallic structural components with composite materials.
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