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People in composites: January 2024
Daher, Web Industries, Eviation, KraussMaffei Group and Verisurf have made new announcements regarding new hires and management updates.
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LATTE project optimizes aerodynamic flow of RACER rotor head
Composites and streamlined rotor head design to enable up to 5% reduction in drag and as much as 20% lifting force improvement for Clean Aviation helicopter, set for flight tests in 2024.
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Top 20 JEC Startup Booster 2024 finalists are revealed
Tailored to find and assess the best startups in the composite industry, the 20 Booster competition finalists will be pitching their projects on stage March 5-7 at JEC World 2024.
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Safran, Onera begin wind tunnel trials for CFM RISE fan demonstrator
Disruptive Open Fan aerodynamics and acoustics to be matured over 2024-2028 test plan for design validation of fan blades, aiming for implementation on commercial jet engines by 2030s.
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Hexagon Purus grows Type IV capacity with opening of manufacturing hub in Weeze
The fourth facility to open in 12 months, expansion of Hexagon Purus’ primary facility in Germany will enhance its distribution, refueling and stationary storage systems availability.
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Bye Aerospace gains momentum with 30 eFlyer aircraft purchase
Pilot training school Skyborne Airline Academy expands its commitment for the all-electric aircraft series, bringing Bye Aerospace’s order book up to 889 units.
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Sulapac introduces Sulapac Flow 1.7 to replace PLA, ABS and PP in FDM, FGF
Available as filament and granules for extrusion, new wood composite matches properties yet is compostable, eliminates microplastics and reduces carbon footprint.
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JetSetGo orders 50 Overair eVTOLs for India passenger transport
In addition to its composite aircraft, Overair will support infrastructure, aircraft operations and training to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable AAM ecosystem.
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TFP glass veils prove integral for fiber-metal laminate applications
A recent study conducted on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits behind using TFP’s nonwovens for consistent, uniform bondlines and interfacial bonding.
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Airbus officially begins operations at aircraft lifecycle center
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) unites Airbus and partners in Chengdu, China, to manage the entire aircraft lifecycle, aiming for recovery of up to 75% of stored aircraft at the facility.
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