Aerospace
Thermoplastic composites welding advances for more sustainable airframes
Multiple demonstrators help various welding technologies approach TRL 6 in the quest for lighter weight, lower cost.
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Collins Aerospace demonstrates new thermoplastic composites capabilities
Collins Aerospace in Almere has produced a 7-meter raceway for the Clean Sky 2 MFFD lower fuselage using novel CCM and tooling technology while the Riverside facility in the U.S. advances AFP and welding as part of global strategy for more sustainable airframes.
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NCC successfully demonstrates AFP manufacture of CMC parts
Core Research program adapts existing AFP technology and identifies optimal deposition parameters using a novel 3M towpreg material for wider CMC use.
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UTA research builds predictive tool to determine failure risk, operating life of composites
UT Arlington, AFRL solution will use machine learning and computational tools to determine the life, durability and safety of composites used in aircraft manufacturing.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace identifies its extensive thermoplastics portfolio, including the display of an aircraft nacelle’s integrated curved stiffener and upper and lower longerons.
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Parker Hannifin completes acquisition of Meggitt PLC
With the acquisition, Parker Aerospace Group aims to expand its portfolio with Meggitt’s global defense and aerospace technologies.
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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha, launch services company selected by NASA for VADR missions
The composites-intensive Alpha launch vehicle will be used in NASA missions to deliver payloads such as CubeSats.
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United invests $15 million in Eve Air Mobility air taxis
The airline signed a purchase agreement for up to 400 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility (UAM).
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Cotesa to manufacture Dronamics long-range cargo drones in Europe
Composites manufacturer Cotesa will produce Black Swan drones at its German facilities, supporting Dronamics’ goal to launch commercial routes in Europe in 2023.
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IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites
As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.
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