Defense

Aerospace 14 Sep 2021

Fort ORD Works achieves AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications

International Standards Authority audit earned through the company’s commitment to quality and compliance to stringent internal procedures for the development of high-performance composite structures.

Defense 6 Sep 2021

Hexagon Agility receives ninth set of orders for CNG/RNG composite fuel systems

Fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Q1 2022 delivery represent an estimated value of $17 million.

Carbon Fibers 1 Sep 2021

Arris, U.S. Army and LIFT launch collaborative project to lightweight combat vehicles

Project will apply Arris’ Additive Molding technology to demonstrate significant vehicle weight reductions via part consolidation, topology optimization and a continuous carbon fiber composite structure.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 13 Aug 2021

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Revolution Composites

Revolution Composites’ triaxial braiding process uses a wide range of fibers for for thrusters, nozzles and conical shapes in spaceflight.

Carbon Fibers 6 Aug 2021

Markforged launches aerospace-ready traceable composite materials

Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A materials meet FST requirements, come with traceability and adhere to specifications approved by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP).

Trends 21 Jul 2021

North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

Glass Fibers 21 Jul 2021

Multifunctional composite structures across end markets

Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.

Feature 20 Jul 2021

Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures

Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.

Defense 8 Jul 2021

Norco Composites awarded AS9100D certification

The new certification is for Norco’s 30,000 square foot Winfrith facility, which was built on the Dorset Innovation Park to facilitate a long-term defense contract.