Aerospace
Lockheed Martin Australia and Omni Tanker develop new composite tanks for cryogenic fuels
Partnership aims to commercialize Type IV and V tanks using patented OmniBIND technology for Lockheed Martin and NASA applications.
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Hexcel sponsorship showcases carbon fiber prepreg capabilities for UAV applications
Students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria developed a camera drone from Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg and resin systems for a 42% reduction in structural mass.
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Spirit AeroSystems, Albany Engineered Composites collaborate to expand hypersonic capabilities
Combination of high-temperature composite, structure capabilities and experience in 3D-woven near-net shape composites to help rapidly scale affordable hypersonic thermal protection systems.
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Volocopter secures EASA production approval, acquires DG Flugzeugbau’s manufacturing operations
UAM pioneer will integrate renowned composite glider manufacturer and 10-year partner while sailplane ops will continue as DG Aviation
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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zürich composite hybrid rocket motor development
Company supports the university focus project with its composite engineering know-how and networking capabilities for the production of a third-generation rocket motor that aims to reach an altitude of 30,000 feet.
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STUNNING project successfully develops 8.5-meter thermoplastic fuselage skin
Clean Sky 2 project under the MFFD program produces two segments of an 8.5-meter-long, 4-meter-diameter thermoplastic fuselage skin via NLR’s in-house AFP machine, with consolidation plans this summer.
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Henkel collaborates on study to reduce carbon footprint of aerocomposite parts
Led by Boeing Germany, research group aims to combine traditional manufacturing with digital tools to decrease part weight, optimize production efficiency.
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United Airlines ramps up orders for Boeing, Airbus aircraft
The purchase of 270 jets from Airbus and Boeing, including the 737 MAX and A321neo, will require about 2.12 million pounds of composite materials.
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175 composites editorials and counting
This is my 175th CW editorial. That’s 104,322 words. I created a word cloud to celebrate.
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