Defense
Kanfit installs new autoclave, automated cutter to increase composite parts production capacity
Composite parts producer in Israel increases capabilities for composites, 3D printing and hybrid assemblies.
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Hexcel launches electrically conductive PEKK-based carbon fiber material
HexPEKK EM is a high-performance material for additive manufacturing that meets electromagnetic shielding, radiation absorption requirements.
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Data security in composites manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Defense is imposing new, strict rules on companies that supply composite parts and structures in a defense contract supply chain. Understanding and following those rules will not be trivial.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne to provide ULA Vulcan Centuar launch vehicle's key propulsion
The company will supply its two RL10 rocket engines to power the vehicle’s upper stage, thrusters and composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
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United Launch Alliance wins multi-year competitive contract award
The award enables ULA to launch critical national security space missions for the U.S. Space Force.
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HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite presents an alternative to aluminum for space applications
Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 demonstrated retention of 96% mechanical performance with exposure to five million rads of gamma radiation.
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Novo Navis develops process to manufacture 3D woven, machinable carbon fiber
The ability to create solid blocks of woven carbon fiber presents the opportunity to create complex load bearing structures for aerospace applications.
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U.K. companies join Team Tempest project to advance future air combat
Bombardier, GKN Aerospace, and more have signed agreements to progress design, manufacture and operation of the U.K.’s combat air system technologies.
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GKN Aerospace Sweden joins feasibility studies for future fighter engine technology
The participation furthers GKN Aerospace’s growth in the defense market and ensures Sweden’s increased air combat capabilities.
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Quickstep Technology selects JETCAM and CrossTrack for nesting and material tracking
In its final stages of JETCAM testing, Quickstep maintains its future expansion plans for Industry 4.0 functionality and a paperless factory.
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