Aerospace
Plant Tour: Holland Composites, Lelystad, Netherlands
Balancing performance with affordable production, this industry veteran continues to explore composites’ infinite possibilities.
Read MoreAFRL camber morphing wing takes flight
Smooth composite skin enables active re-contour of up to 6% and fuel savings of 10%.
WatchLockheed Martin delivers Mars 2020 rover aeroshell to launch site
The composite aeroshell for the Mars 2020 rover is, along with the Curiosity rover, the largest built.
Read MoreShin-Etsu Chemical Co. to manufacture, market new hydrocarbon resins for 5G electronics, aerospace
Developed per a licensing agreement with materials company Novoset LLC, the resins are said to possess ultra-low dielectric loss properties for electronics.
Read MoreResearchers develop carbon nanotube heat shield
A team of researchers from Florida State University is developing a design for for a carbon nanotube-based heat shield for use on satellites, rockets and jet aircraft.
Read MorePeople in Composites: December 2019
Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.
Read MoreHonda Aircraft Co. begins deliveries of HondaJet Elite to China
The composite fuselage aircraft model, introduced in 2018, received Chinese type certification in August of this year.
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne to provide propulsion for Orion spacecraft fleet
In a recent contract with Lockheed Martin, Aerojet Rocketdyne engines and other products will be used on NASA’s Orion spacecraft for three Artemis missions.
Read MoreBitrez Ltd partners with EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub
Polymers specialist Bitrez will partner with academic and industry partners to develop affordable, sustainable, next-generation composites.
Read MoreNASA X-59 supersonic research aircraft cleared for final assembly
Lockheed Martin is scheduled to complete construction of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft’s systems in late 2020, with first flights in 2021.
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