Defense
Toray Composite Materials America to double Torayca T1100 production capacity
The upgrade to the company’s Decatur, Alabama, carbon fiber plant is set to begin April 2023 in order to support rising demand in defense applications.
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Boeing reveals new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center
First of new purpose-built innovative defense factories based in Mesa, Ariz., U.S., will produce advanced composite components, leverage Industry 4.0 best practices from recent programs.
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GA-ASI establishes Additive Design and Manufacturing Center of Excellence
New Center focuses on AM applications, R&D, large-scale tooling and next-generation flight hardware to streamline UAS manufacturing.
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UTA research builds predictive tool to determine failure risk, operating life of composites
UT Arlington, AFRL solution will use machine learning and computational tools to determine the life, durability and safety of composites used in aircraft manufacturing.
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Parker Hannifin completes acquisition of Meggitt PLC
With the acquisition, Parker Aerospace Group aims to expand its portfolio with Meggitt’s global defense and aerospace technologies.
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BAE Systems composite mission workstation qualifies to serve aboard P-8A Poseidon
Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft takes to the skies with the reliable mission computing technology which improves aircraft and weapon systems’ performance.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Qarbon Aerospace
Qarbon Aerospace exhibits its capabilities in manufacturing composite components and assemblies, highlighting its proficiencies in major assembly and systems integration, automated layup, hand layup, high-temp composites and core fabrication.
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Weber State opens MARS Center in Utah, creates opportunities for advanced manufacturing
Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center brings together students, faculty, university partners and the community for research and innovation in the aerospace and defense field.
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Lockheed Martin expands development, production of ultra-high temp CMCs with facility expansion
Targeting current and future needs in hypersonic and aeronautics applications, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ Allcomp team is increasing and digitizing its capabilities in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials and parts fabrication.
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Wickert commissions composite press for ballistic plate production
Wickert reports an increasing interest in complete presses used to produce composites-intensive armor for civilian and military vehicles, ships and aircraft.
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