Aerospace

ATL/AFP 22 Sep 2022

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.

Aerospace 21 Sep 2022

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.

Aerospace 19 Sep 2022

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.

Aerospace 16 Sep 2022

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.

Defense 15 Sep 2022

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.

Space 15 Sep 2022

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.

Aerospace 14 Sep 2022

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).

Aerospace 14 Sep 2022

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.

Aerospace 12 Sep 2022

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.