Aerospace
GKN Aerospace announces global integration plan
The company’s four independent divisions will be restructured under one entity.
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Riding the rollercoaster that is the aerospace industry
The Boeing’s 787 and the Airbus A350 XWB plunged the commercial aerospace supply chain into a period of instability from which it has only just emerged. The next generation of commercial aircraft production promises to be just as tumultuous.
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Haydale receives funding to develop composite gas tanks for space propulsion
Following an initial study last year, the company will test materials and processes for development of storage tanks for use on satellite propulsion systems.
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A digital approach to automation
One aerostructures manufacturer’s journey from hand layup to AFP.
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U.S. Department of Defense establishes Space Command
Led by Air Force General John Raymond, the formally established command will develop new defense and space technologies intended for U.S. security.
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Plant Tour: Veelo Technologies, Woodlawn, Ohio, U.S.
Advanced materials company evolves from nanomaterials to multifunctional composites and processing solutions.
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Virgin Galactic moving closer to commercial service
Virgin’s all-composite VMS Eve was recently relocated to Spaceport America where the company has begun operations, implementing a newly designed Mission Control and preparing for commercial service.
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FACC to manufacture radomes for Airbus A220
FACC will start delivery of the radomes in 2020 and will manufacture them for the Airbus A220 under a life-of-program contract.
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Cecence invests in new production equipment
The composites engineering firm plans to add £300,000 of new manufacturing equipment to its recently-expanded U.K. facility, increasing production capacity.
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National Composites Week: Helping us explore
As we celebrate National Composites Week here’s a look at some of the ways composites help us explore.
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