Aerospace
CFRP module saves weight on rocket design
Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.
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Hybrid Air Vehicles awarded production organization approval
Airlander 10 begins 2019 in good position to move forward into a type certification program.
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SGL Carbon and Airbus Helicopters to intensify collaboration
The two companies have agreed on framework contract that regulates the basic provision and further development of innovative carbon and glass fiber materials.
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Hexcel finalizes acquisition of ARC Technologies
Hexcel continues to expand its advanced materials portfolio in structural composites and thermoplastics with ARC Technologies acquisition.
Read MoreIrkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft
The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.
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AnalySwift launches academic partner program for composites simulation software
Through its Academic Partner Program, AnalySwift now offers universities no-cost licenses for its SwiftComp and VABS tools for academic research.
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Graphene consortium produces graphene-enhanced composite leading edge
Resin used to produce the leading edge showed increased mechanical and thermal properties upon graphene addition, including a decreased fracture speed.
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IAI launches new production line for F-35 wing skins
Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a new automatic fiber placement line for composite skins for the F-35 wings.
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SpaceX reconsiders Starship design
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the carbon fiber skin and some components of the SpaceX Starship design are to be replaced with stainless steel.
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CW's top 10 posts of 2018
The top 10 most viewed articles on the CompositesWorld website in 2018.
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