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A&P Technology awarded SBIR to further inline inspection

A&P Technology was recently awarded an AFWERX SBIR to expedite the development of inline inspection capabilities for braided composite components for hypersonics and military aircraft.

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Defense

US Air Force selects Integris Composites ballistic body armor

Cratus Wave armor is thin, lightweight and reduces heat stress, providing buoyant personal protection for the 582nd Helicopter Group.

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Infinite Composites signs $1.6 million US Army contract for H2 tanks

Development of conformable composite fuel tanks for hydrogen storage backs military applications including aircraft, ground support and marine.

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Purdue researchers develop new type of intelligent architected materials

Phase transforming cellular materials (PXCM) exhibit intelligent responses to external forces and stimuli, can dissipate energy to avoid damage and are being developed for transportation, military and other applications that can use composites.

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Defense

TenCate Advanced Armour renamed to Integris Composites

With its rebranding, Integris maintains the ability to develop, test and manufacture ballistic armor and survivability solutions while expanding into new markets where composite solutions can be advantageous.

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Aerospace

Hypersonix receives CMC scramjet manufacturing demonstrator

HTCMC component demonstrates manufacturing of future Spartan scramjet engine required for reusable hypersonic vehicles capable of up to Mach 12 flight. 

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Defense

Archer signs contracts with U.S. Air Force for six Midnight aircraft, support operations

Landmark investment in eVTOL technology by U.S. military is part of the next phase in partnership between Archer and AFWERX program.

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Defense

Composites design and manufacturing services for aerospace, defense

CAMX 2023: Matrix Composites is emphasizing its design and manufacture services for aerospace, defense, infrastructure and commercial/general aviation composite components and assemblies.

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Defense

Dassault Aviation becomes a Nadcap Subscriber

Dassault has joined other aerospace prime contractors that have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality.

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Defense

Weber State students showcase composite rocket nozzle studies

Engineering students welcomed U.S. Space Command official Thomas A. Lockhart in June to demonstrate their role at WSU’s MARS in conducting real-world materials and additive manufacturing projects.

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