Aerospace
Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
The latest evolution of the single-aisle A321neo accomplishes its first flight for its 2024 entry into service, accumulates more than 8,000 orders from 130 customers.
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New composites-based drag reduction kit for Boeing 737 NG receives FAA STC, cuts fuel burn
Aero Design Labs’s ADRS-1 kit includes revised fairings and vortex generators to save $12,000 in fuel and >40 tons of CO2 per aircraft per month.
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The NCC collaborates with Airbus to optimize eXtra wing aerodynamics
In a bid to decarbonize the aviation industry, NCC engineers are looking to design and manufacture primary components for the eXtra Performance Wing “wing box” structure.
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Scheurer Swiss implements carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printing for bouncing space robot
Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zurich in the development of a lightweight “hopping” robot for exploring asteroids.
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Collins Aerospace selected to outfit next generation of space explorers
Collins-led team, including ILC Dover and Oceaneering, are to provide new spacesuit for ISS crew and Artemis moon missions.
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Continuous Composites selected by NASA for low-CTE open isogrid composite structure
This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE.
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Beyond Gravity receives major Amazon contract for scalable CFRP dispenser systems
New Linköping, Sweden, facility to support development work of 3,236 satellites for Project Kuiper.
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Korean Aerospace Industries signs long-term contract with The Gill Corp.
The Gill Corp. will produce and deliver composite honeycomb core through 2025 to support KAI aerospace production.
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Wisk Aero brings AAM to Australia through partnership with Queensland Local Government
Wisk expands global presence with the addition of Australia-based personnel, works to support the rollout of accessible, autonomous and sustainable flight in the region.
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JEC World 2022, Part 3: Emphasizing emerging markets, thermoplastics and carbon fiber
CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan identifies companies exhibiting at JEC World 2022 that are advancing both materials and technologies for the growing AAM, hydrogen, automotive and sustainability markets.
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