Design/Simulation
NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft
The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.
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GKN Aerospace named supplier of all Gulfstream G800, G400 business jets
Workshare includes design and manufacture of sustainable, thermoplastic composite rudder, elevators and floorboards, as well as metal-bonded fuselage panels and machined wing skins.
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AnalySwift improves simulation of composite helicopter, air mobility blades and other slender structures
VABS 4.0 now enables users to evaluate cross section strength and safety under given loads.
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Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.
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Customizing ultrasonic sensors for composites process optimization and control
University of Augsburg developed sensors for the CosiMo project’s digital twin and closed-loop process control of EV battery box cover demonstrator, and now moves forward with the AI Production Network for industry collaboration.
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Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy
A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.
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NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
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Autonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials
Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.
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Rocket Lab unveils composite Neutron launch vehicle
Live streamed web event reveals detailed Neutron rocket architecture for the first time, including its carbon fiber launch vehicle and second stage, and new Archimedes rocket engine, all designed for reliability and reusability.
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Fully U.S.-made fairing launched into space features OOA composites
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a U.S. defense satellite into space. The payload fairing, produced by RUAG Space, is composed of OOA CFRP face sheets.
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