Aerospace
BAE Systems joins NCC Steering Board
Andy Schofield, manufacturing and materials technology director, BAE Systems Air, will be joining NCC’s Steering Board.
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FACC receives “Best Performer” supplier award from Airbus
FACC has been a supplier for Airbus for more than 30 years, contributing advanced lightweight construction systems for multiple aircraft programs.
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Fusing waterjet, laser for efficiency in CFRP/CMC machining
Laser MicroJet technology offers high accuracy and speed without heat issues, burring or replacement of cutting tools.
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AeroVironment assembles first HAWK30 solar-powered aircraft
The composites-intensive HAWK30 solar-powered unmanned aircraft features solar panels on the wings and has been designed to fly at high altitudes for long periods of time.
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Smarter, integrated data for ATL/AFP
More than helping to eliminate dry runs and costly errors, AFP/ATL software is beginning to benefit the whole product lifecycle through the interconnectedness of the digital thread.
Read MoreComposites: Irrational exuberance?
Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.
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Spirit AeroSystems acquires robotic Electroimpact AFP machine
The new machine, featuring an upgraded AFP head said to place material more than twice as fast as traditional machines, will be devoted to research and development.
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Airlander electric propulsion project wins grant funding
UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme awards grant to develop electric propulsion for Airlander 10.
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Reusable vacuum bags go digital
CAD-guided casting boosts precision, utility of reusable vacuum bags.
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People in Composites: April 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
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