Aerospace
Swinburne launches prototyping program for aerospace startups
Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub addresses critical gap in prototype funding in Australia for startup SMEs in aerospace.
Read MoreNASA reveals James Webb Telescope’s first images of an unseen universe
The world gets its first look at the full capabilities of the composites-intensive James Webb Space Telescope in space through a series of highly detailed images.
Read MoreCarbon fiber in pressure vessels for hydrogen
The emerging H2 economy drives tank development for aircraft, ships and gas transport.
Read MoreOverair's Butterfly eVTOL prototype to integrate composites-intensive design
Aiming for first flight tests in the latter half of 2023, Overair’s Butterfly aircraft uses Toray carbon fiber/epoxy prepreg strategically to cut weight on its battery-powered, quiet aircraft.
WatchOverair Butterfly eVTOL to incorporate Toray carbon fiber, resin system
The Butterfly is expected to take flight in densely populated cities in 2023, complete with Toray’s T1100/3960 prepreg system used in the airframe structure and propulsion units.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic selects Boeing subsidiary, Aurora, to build new motherships
Agreement with Aurora Flight Sciences to deliver two composite mothership vehicles, each designed to fly up to 200 launches per year, expected to enter service in 2025.
Read MoreComposites-intensive Squalo sports car to incorporate three-piece monocoque design
The as-of-yet hand-built car by GTO Engineering and Dexet Technologies is still currently in its design phase, but will have composites at its base.
Read MoreHigh-performance, high-detail continuous 3D-printed carbon fiber parts
Since 2014, Mantis Composites has built its customer and R&D capabilities specifically toward design, printing and postprocessing of highly engineered aerospace and defense parts.
Read MoreThe Gill Corp. presents FAA-approved allowables data for Gillfab 4122S sandwich panels
Composite sandwich panels meet requirements for use in aircraft interior applications such as galleys, lavatories, partition walls, bulkheads, sidewalls and ceilings.
Read MoreDaher completes acquisition of Triumph aerostructures production facility
Facility strategically placed in Stuart, Florida, significantly expands the company’s presence in North America’s aviation industry for metallic and composite aerostructure assembly.
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