Aerospace
CFM RISE program targets composites, additive manufacturing and hybrid electric
GE Aviation, Safran program targets more than 20% lower emissions, 100% compatibility with sustainable and hydrogen fuels, with a technology roadmap detailing CMC, composite fan blades and more.
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Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
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Airbus establishes Zero-Emissions Development Centres for hydrogen tank manufacture
Bremen and Nantes sites will aim to achieve cost-competitive cryogenic tank manufacturing via metallic, composite technologies, and testing/installation capabilities to support future ZEROe launch.
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Archer unveils eVTOL Maker aircraft
California-based UAM company debuts its inaugural composite eVTOL demonstrator aircraft at an in-person event in Los Angeles.
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Airbus opens Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre
Jointly funded by Airbus and the U.K. government’s ATI program, the £40 million research and testing facility serves to undertake structural testing of large-scale aircraft assemblies.
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Hexagon Digital Wave to supply ultrasonic examination equipment for Type III composite cylinders
Ultrasonic examination (UE) installation to help assess the structural integrity of the aerospace-grade high-pressure vessels.
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Spirit AeroSystems named exclusive nacelle provider for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine
Spirit’s advanced digital techniques, proprietary tools and composite and fabrication capabilities will be leveraged to enable delivery on all program requirements.
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Diab acquires SABIC’s ULTEM foam production line
The recyclable PEI thermoplastic foam will be incorporated into Diab’s portfolio under Divinycell U to be produced, sold and further developed.
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U.S. Navy, Boeing conduct first aerial refueling with unmanned aircraft
The composites-intensive MQ-25 successfully transferred jet fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet mid-air.
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ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
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