Design & Tooling
Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles
Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.
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HAV Group receives preliminary approval for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian Maritime Authority approves LH2 tank design under the FreeCO2ast project, paving the way for commercialization of the zero-emissions marine system.
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Clemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites
Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.
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Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso, SimplyEV debut Kimoa e-bike at Miami Grand Prix
The Formula One driver’s sustainable mobility Kimoa brand is debuting its fully customizable carbon fiber e-bike powered by 3D printing firm Arevo.
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SuCoHS project: Advancing composite solutions for parts with high thermal and mechanical loads
New materials, structural concepts and manufacturing using sensors for composites that resist fire, temperature and loads while providing weight and cost savings versus metals.
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Multi-material steel/composite leaf spring targets lightweight, high-volume applications
Rassini International was challenged by Ford Motor Co. to take weight out of the F-150 pickup truck. Rassini responded with a multi-material steel/composite hybrid leaf spring system that can be manufactured at high volumes.
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InfraCore develops composite helideck for 85-meter seagoing patrol vessel
Nominated for the JEC Innovation Awards 2022, the FRP deck has undergone rigorous impact and hydrocarbon fire tests, proving that it is robust enough to resist a helicopter crash.
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Long-fiber liquid crystal polymers
High-performance, injection moldable grades to be offered with long glass, carbon fiber options.
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Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests
Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel — many inspired by biomimicry — will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.
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CompoTech, Bilsing carbon fiber gondola beam development key for simplifying tooling management
Stiffer EOAT design for automotive tandem press line tooling increases load capacity and productivity, overcomes strokes per minute limitation and improves factory interchangeability.
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