Aerospace
Norco facility expansion bolsters aerospace, defense project capacity
An additional 10,000 square feet will accommodate increasing demand for the company’s composite services.
Read MoreLifePort acquires Aeromatrix Composites advanced materials line
The aircraft manufacturer solidifies its capability to provide next-generation advanced materials solutions to aerospace and defense customers.
Read MoreCarbon fiber Hartzell propeller drives fuel cell-powered Dash 8
Specially designed five-bladed propeller keeps Universal Hydrogen hydrogen-testbed aircraft airborne during a flight in early March 2023, giving support to green technologies.
Read MoreDLR project demonstrates hybrid AM process for composites
Latest DLR development in 3D printing combines additive extrusion technologies and AFP to present a new approach for manufacturing complex thermoplastic composite structures.
Read MoreRadius Engineering supplies NIAR with thermoplastic consolidation workcell
NIAR ATLAS facility will use the workcell to produce precisely consolidated laminates for thermoplastic aerospace structure process strategy development.
Read MoreVertiJet VTOL gains composites manufacturing expertise from Spirit
Under an MOU, Spirit will be applying its engineering and technology know-how in advanced materials and ultralight structures to Skywork Aeronautics’ defense and commercial platforms.
Read MoreLoop Technology develops robotic arm for wing box inspection
Part of an R&D project with Spirit AeroSystems, the seven-axis Bravura robotic arm automates inspection and sealing within small spaces like aircraft wing boxes.
WatchFACC reports growth due to short- and medium-haul aircraft, potential expansions
Citing a 22% increase in revenue, FACC plans to expand its workforce and Plant 6 in Croatia as it pursues continued growth in civil aviation, UAM and space sectors.
Read MoreWingtra lands $22 million funding for commercial VTOL drones
Wingtra delivers on effective, reliable composites-intensive mapping drones with new funding round, management team and product innovation.
Read MoreMarkforged highlights Sidus Space 3D-printed composite satellite
The two partners have spent the last four years working on LizzieSat, a partially 3D-printed satellite that is set to launch on the SpaceX Transporter-9 rocket in 2023.
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