Aerospace
FACC joins aerospace industry association SPACE
FACC will collaborate with SPACE in order to prepare the downstream supply chain of the aerospace industry for more stringent requirements associated with growth.
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Consortium works to develop biosourced composites from bamboo fiber
The BAMCO collaborative project aims to develop new biocomposites created from long bamboo fibres.
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Virgin Galactic completes successful spaceflight
The flight marks the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the final Space Shuttle mission in 2011.
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One step closer to commercial spaceflight
CW senior writer emeritus Donna Dawson provides an eyewitness account of the launch and safe return to Earth of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo on the day of its first spaceflight.
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The democratization of composites
China as springboard to push adoption of thermoplastic composites and revolutionize consumer goods.
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Mikrosam delivers multi-material AFP system to Brandenburg University of Technology
The 8-axis robotic AFP machine is reportedly capable of automated and precise placement of thermoplastic fibers, thermoset prepregs and dry-fiber material.
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Fiber Patch Placement wins JEC Innovation Award in Seoul
Featuring a multi material feeding unit, Cevotec’s SAMBA Multi automates the time- and cost-intensive multi-material lay-up of aerospace sandwich components.
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Van Horn receives STC certifications for composite rotor blades
The VHA 206L main rotor blade features corrosion and damage-resistant carbon fiber skin and a foam core.
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Web Industries joins National Composites Centre
As a member, Web Industries aims to cut aerospace component costs by determining optimum composite formatting procedures early in the design stage.
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Boeing to supply ELG carbon fiber for recycling
Under a five-year agreement, Boeing will supply carbon fiber recycling specialist ELG Carbon Fibre with cured and uncured material from its 777X wing manufacturing facility, as well as other locations.
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