Aerospace
NASA selects new research institutes to develop smart habitats for space exploration
The goal of the new Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs) is to develop automated technologies critical to a sustainable human presence on the Moon and eventually Mars.
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U.K. research program explores aligned discontinuous fiber prepreg
A research program in the U.K. is attempting to achieve a fundamental step-change in the composites industry.
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RUAG Space to supply composite payload fairings for H3 launch vehicle
The contract includes manufacturing of composite payload fairings and payload supporting structures for the H3 launch vehicle by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
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MIT and NASA engineers design lightweight polymer airplane wing
The wing, comprising a lattice of injection-molded, configurable polymer subassemblies, is designed to change shape during flight.
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SAE and NCAMP to develop aerospace material and process standards
The collaboration will develop global material and process specifications for advanced materials, including composites, in the aerospace and air transport industries.
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United Launch Alliance progresses manufacture of Vulcan Centaur
Updates on the progress of the new launch vehicle, scheduled for launch in 2021, were announced at the 35th Space Symposium.
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Flaris Lar 1 begins flight testing
Constructed of carbon fiber prepreg, Flaris Lar 1 is currently the world’s smallest single engine business jet.
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Herone production technology wins JEC Innovation Award
The herone GmbH was awarded the JEC Innovation Award 2019 in the category of “Aerospace-Application” for automated and efficient production of customized thermoplastic hollow profiles for series application.
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CRENO delivers specialized large machine CNC machine to AVIC
The tailor-made 5-axis CNC machine will enable machining of composite parts as well as ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb.
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JEC World 2019: Cevotec engine nacelle demonstrator
Automated layup of multiple materials onto honeycomb core for 3D parts proven with Safran Nacelles collaboration.
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