Autoclave
Airbus A340 carbon composite spoiler made with RTM
When FACC AG (Ried, Austria) contracted to fabricate a demonstration composite replacement part for a highly stressed aluminum spoiler center fitting on the Airbus A340-600, the company wanted to use resin transfer molding (RTM) because the part's complex shape would be difficult to produce consistently and
Read MoreSAMPE Wrap Up And Product Showcase
Exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic spur optimism and spotlight innovative technology.
Read MoreNurad Develops Composite Dual-Reflector Antenna
Nurad Technologies (Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.), a division of Chelton Microwave (Bolton, Mass., U.S.A.), has been manufacturing antennas and composite radomes for more than 35 years. Recently, the company developed a composite dual-reflector antenna system for broadband direction finding and electronic intelligence
Read MoreNew Approaches To Cost-effective Tooling
New methods, materials and philosophies add up to tooling innovations.
Read MoreLight-sport Plane Category Creates Take-off Point For Composites
Composites manufacturers and suppliers — and pilots — benefit from new FAA aircraft designation.
Read MoreAn Elegant Solution For A Big Composite Part
The rear pressure bulkhead for the Airbus A380 employs resin film infusion.
Read MoreAGATE Methodology Proves Its Worth
Increased availability, lower testing costs and shorter development times are among the program's achievements.
Read MoreComplex Composites Lighten Nato Copter
Dutch consortium develops advanced composite critical landing gear that meets NH90 helicopter performance requirements.
Read MoreNew Options In Personal Ballistic Protection
Emerging materials and processing techniques expand choices for manufacturers of vests, helmets and shields.
Read MoreImproving Autoclave Performance
Precision process controls optimize quality of autoclave-cured parts.
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