Aerospace
How composites have become a necessity
Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.
Read MoreEcoRudder project to develop thermoplastic composite aircraft rudder
Airbus, EconCore, Fraunhofer and the Technical University of Denmark will produce a potentially recyclable rudder from thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich composites.
Read MorePlant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.
As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.
Read MoreRock West Composites expands space-grade Strato product line
Rock West Composites is expanding its space-grade Strato product line, including products appropriate for geosynchronous equatorial orbit and deep space applications.
Read MoreSolvay, GKN Aerospace renew collaboration agreement
Both companies aim to expand the use of thermoplastic composite materials on high-rate aerospace structures.
Read MoreZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen partner to develop liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure for aircraft operations
Partnership supports development of LH2-powered aircraft with up to 80 seats by 2027 and robust airport infrastructure.
Read MoreVelocity Composites completes first kits from advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama
Full-rate production for GKN Aerospace should begin before next financial year, site will serve as hub for other launch customers as composites grow in wind energy, urban air mobility and electric vehicles.
Read MoreAirborne, Accudyne partner to provide automated composites solutions worldwide
The two companies have signed an MOA to collaborate on further development of digital automation systems for composites manufacturing in aerospace, renewable energy, future mobility and more.
WatchAirbus to expand A320 assembly capacity in China
A recent industry agreement to open a second line in Tianjin, China is targeted at Airbus’ goal to produce 75 aircraft/month globally in 2026.
Read MoreRAMPF Composite Solutions receives $2.3 million Canadian government funding
The aerospace company aims to invest in automation and digitization, hire new employees and expand into emerging markets.
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