Aerospace
Testing is inefficient: Material simulation’s advantage over the status quo
Although simulation cannot replace validation and certification testing, it can offer a path to greater testing efficiency.
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In defense of glass fiber
Given the hype around carbon fiber, CW columnist Dale Brosius says it's easy to overlook the importance and future of glass fiber.
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Digital twin, digital thread and composites
How the integration of machines, sensors and software is beginning to impact composites manufacturing.
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New technologies from REFORM project may reduce costs of composites
The project focused on improving the environmental performance of composite components along the lifecycle from production to disposal.
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Fastener-free, composite aircraft door and control surfaces
All-composite, integrated structures using RTM cut weight and cost by more than 30%.
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Airbus, Siemens to develop hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion
Airbus Group and Siemens plan to demonstrate the technical feasibility of hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion by 2020.
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CFRP: Opportunities in orthopedics
Carbon fiber has a niche, but can it secure a larger piece of a high-growth pie?
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Thermoplastics riding into automotive, aerospace
The legacy of composite parts and structures is built on a family of thermosets — including epoxy, vinyl ester, polyester and phenolic — that have helped tremendously to make the industry what it is today. Not to be forgotten are thermoplastics, which have played a serious role as well, and offer advantages that promise to make this material type one of the fastest growing over the next decade.
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DARPA awards Phase 1 contracts for its Gremlins program
The contracts for Gremlins has been awarded to four teams led by Composite Engineering Inc., Dynetics Inc., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. and Lockheed Martin.
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Gardner Business Index at 50.8 in February
New orders, production and future business expectations go up as small- and medium-sized fabricators see welcome expansion.
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