Design/Simulation
Cobra supports new production concept for composites-intensive VETAL tailsitter drone
Cost-effective composite tooling and a scaled-up production line target durability, production rate and price parameters for the VETAL’s carbon fiber flying wing airframe.
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Covestro extends cooperation with Sonnenwagen Aachen team for international solar car races
Covestro to remain the main sponsor until 2023 and fund the development of two new sustainable solar cars for future races incorporating bio-based raw materials and recycled plastics.
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Bucci Composites reveals 22-inch all-carbon fiber wheels for Bentley SUV
The lighter component design — which offers weight savings of six kilograms per wheel — reduces rotational inertia, promises better vehicle handling and meets Bentley’s structural and aesthetics requirements.
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Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Purdue University
Increased commitment expands Rolls-Royce’s test facilities in the Purdue Aerospace District to develop high-altitude and hybrid-electric engines, advances Purdue’s economic development.
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Altair's 9th Enlighten Award winners feature vehicle lightweighting, sustainability
Annual award honors advancements in reducing the carbon footprint, mitigating water and energy consumption, promoting material reuse and recycling and applying composites for lightweighting.
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Kamm Projects launches carbon fiber aero-road bike
U.K.-based composites company combines passion with decades of industry experience to develop a next-gen bike that offers more stiffness, speed, comfort, efficiency, precision and response.
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Challenges, opportunities when designing for fiber-reinforced AM
Bridging the gap between as-designed and as-made, and where do you put the fiber?
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McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle
There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.
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Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs
Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.
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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.
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