Carbon Fibers
Plana, DUC Hélices Propellers to develop propellers for AAM
High-performance, low-noise, and eco-friendly composite propulsion systems will be designed, produced, tested and certified for the CP-01 hybrid eVTOL aircraft.
WatchGKN Aerospace, Joby Aviation sign aerostructures agreement
GKN Aerospace will manufacture thermoplastic composite flight control surfaces for Joby’s all-electric, four-passenger, composites-intensive ride-sharing aircraft.
Read MoreJEC World 2023 highlights: Innovative prepregs, bio-resins, automation, business development
CW’s Jeff Sloan checks in with JEC innovations from Solvay, A&P, Nikkiso, Voith, Hexcel, KraussMaffei, FILL, Web Industries, Sicomin, Bakelite Synthetics, Westlake Epoxy and Reliance Industries.
Read MoreTool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts
Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.
Read MorePiasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development
Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.
Read MoreWindform XT 2.0 IMG brings sustainability to injection molding
Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 thermoplastic launched by CRP Technology is a 100% recycled high-performance material derived from the Top-Line range for 3D printing.
Read MorePRF Composite Materials launches Reepreg composite
The new sustainable prepreg material is made using recycled carbon fiber prepreg waste, is drapeable and can be easily handled.
Read MoreKanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP
The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.
WatchVartega expands operations with new facility
Carbon fiber recycling specialist Vartega cut the ribbon on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Denver, Colo., U.S.
Read MoreLarge-diameter composite pipe repairs Detroit sewage system
QuakeWrap's 16-foot-diameter FRP pipes will transfer more than half of Detroit's sewage from a pump station.
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