Aerospace
GKN Aerospace and partners launch ASCEND to accelerate high-volume composite technologies
£39.6 million ASCEND consortium to strengthen the U.K. industry’s position as the leader of next-generation sustainable aircraft and future mobility technology.
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ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
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EHang supports Chinese national transportation network plan
EHang seizes national strategic initiative advocating for development of more intelligent transportation networks to accelerate commercialization of its AAV vehicles for urban air mobility.
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Decision SA, Carboman Group unveil new direct mold tooling for aerospace applications
Material selection ensures tool surface and support structure match mold and part CTE for short lead times and highly stable direct molds at temperatures up to 180˚C.
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Volocopter raises €200 million in Series D funding round for Volocity eVTOL aircraft
€322 million in cumulative funding has been raised to accelerate the certification of the Volocity aircraft and launch of its first commercial routes.
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Boeing Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft completes first flight
Successful test progresses Royal Australian Air Force’s teaming aircraft program. The Loyal Wingman has been manufactured from design to flight in three years.
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Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
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Novotech launches SEAGULL hybrid-electric, composites-intensive aircraft
Novel folding-wing, urban air mobility platform begins work toward certification.
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 assembly underway
All-electric aircraft nears FAA certification with composite fuselage and wing assembly, and a current backlog of 717 purchase deposit agreements.
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ÉireComposites to develop Ireland's first carbon fiber satellite optical instrument
Development and manufacture of three composite stray light baffles for the ESA’s ALTIUS satellite will assist in climate change research.
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