Design & Tooling
Tuplus introduces carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate suitcase
The highly durable suitcase, featuring front and back shells made with Covestro’s Maezio polycarbonate composite, was designed for low-cost production, high-volume production.
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Siemens unveils Teamcenter X software
Its product lifecycle management solution enables more efficiency, collaboration and streamlining for product development.
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AnalySwift launches VABS software on Altair Partner Alliance platform
VABS software enables cost-effective simulation for composite rotor blades, tubes and other slender composite structures.
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 1
Eighth-generation vehicle sports more composites, and features parts produced using unique materials and processes.
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NASA prepares for phased testing of its first all-electric X-plane
Flight testing of the X-57 Maxwell will assess its electric cruise motors and composites-intensive, high-aspect ratio wings.
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UTComp improves launched composite inspection system
The non-destructive, non-intrusive corrosion barrier evaluation process increases worker safety and extends the service-life of industrial infrastructure.
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Clean Sky 2 program highlights NEWCORT and DIMES project
The projects focus on technologies that can detect pre-existing damage and improve composite repairs for next-generation aircraft.
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Wisk resumes eVTOL aircraft flight testing
Following the coronavirus pandemic, flight testing of the all-electric aircraft, Cora, resumes in the U.S. and New Zealand.
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Northrop Grumman awarded first crew module contract
The HALO module design is adapted from the Cygnus spacecraft designed by Northrop Grumman, and will serve as both crew habitat and docking hub for cislunar spacecraft.
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Virtual testing validates Harper International precursor processing equipment
The oven and furnace system will be used in carbon fiber precursor research at the University of British Columbia.
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