Defense
Albany Engineered Composites wins ten-year contract for CH-53K helicopter assemblies
Selected by Lockheed-Sikorsky, AEC will leverage its composites expertise in engine and airframe applications to meet a 2023 delivery period.
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Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne amid regulatory roadblocks
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission blocked the aerospace, arms and defense corporation over antitrust concerns in January.
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Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs
FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.
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Lockheed Martin's LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be made in Alabama and Georgia
The LMXT is produced as a composites-intensive A330 airliner at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama, facility and converted into tanker role at Lockheed’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.
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General Motors plans to broaden electrification, expand fuel cells beyond vehicles
GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell technology-based mobile and fixed power systems is designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and provide emergency power.
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Technology Innovation Institute AMRC explores novel metamaterial shapes for better shock, vibration shielding
Exploration of precisely engineered lattice structures including triple periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) serve to develop more predictable, lightweight, high-performance sandwich cores.
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U.S. Air Force funds multifunctional composites collaborative research
Florida State universities, AFRL and industrial collaborators to study multifunctional composites R&D for aerospace and defense, prep students as next-gen polymer scientists and engineers.
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Collaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market
The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
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Nexam Chemical, the NCC develop solution for manufacturing high-temperature composites
Nexam Chemical’s Neximid high-temperature resin system can operate at temperatures up to 400°C, expanding the boundaries of composites into more demanding applications that weren’t previously possible.
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Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman
Two separate Loyal Wingman aircraft completed successful flight missions to aid in the continuation of improving the unmanned vehicle’s development.
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