Aerospace
Materials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
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Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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Beyond Gravity launches startup program “Launchpad”
Incubator supports startups and their early ideas around space technology to lead concepts to seed-funding maturity.
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Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission
Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.
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Airbus, Linde to cooperate on hydrogen infrastructure for airports
Development of viable concepts for sustainable airport hubs based on hydrogen will be defined and launched as pilot projects from early 2023 onwards.
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Safran Nacelles Morocco installs large autoclave, doubles cleanroom per development plan to increase production rates
Extension of 6,000 square meters dedicated to Gulfstream G700/G800 production, groundwork laid to digitalize processes and reduce environmental footprint.
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German UniFix project develops mobile holding fixture to enhance production efficiency of large CFRP structures
Fraunhofer IFAM and Airbus Operations in Stade demonstrate reduced manual handling and non-productive time in flow-oriented manufacturing of vertical tail plane.
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Overair receives $145 million investment from Hanwha Group to develop eVTOL aircraft
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) startup will fly composite Butterfly experimental prototype in 2023, with plans to provide practical aerial ridesharing.
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Airbus selects partners to develop rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen
KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to design high-end composite solutions and components for a fully integrated, ultra-lightweight rear fuselage.
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Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components
Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.
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