CompositesWorld News
People in composites: April 2024
TFP Hydrogen Products, Airbus SE, TPI Composites, IDI Composites International and Integrated Graphene announce new personnel and retirements.
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ACM CRC project to develop composite travel surfboard
Alongside Gowing Bros and other university partners, the research center is charged with development of advanced manufacturing techniques to develop an Australian-made, travel-friendly surfboard.
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Com&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs
Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.
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Airbus Helicopters RACER demonstrator performs first flight
Rotorcraft architecture featuring a highly composites-intensive design transitions into 2-year flight campaign to demonstrate its high-speed capabilities.
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ISRO C/C composite nozzle development enhances rocket engines
Durable composite nozzle can replace metal versions for mass reduction and payload capacity boost in launch vehicles.
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Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.
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Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development
Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.
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Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight
Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.
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NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion
Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.
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UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record
Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.
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