Materials
Hengshen to produce rear pressure bulkhead demonstrators
China-based Hengshen Carbon and Composites will produce five 4.5-meter demonstrator composite rear pressure bulkheads (RPB) for a Chinese aerospace OEM.
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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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Setforge to serially produce composite parts using 9T Labs technology
The former metal component forger seeks the disruptive manufacture of high-performance CFRTP parts using 9T Labs’ Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform for current and new markets.
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Thermwood adds angle layer printing feature to LSAM large-scale AM systems
The ability to print at a 45º angle adds to the system’s current horizontal and vertical orientation capabilities, enhancing the flexibility of producing large-scale composite thermoplastic parts.
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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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3A Composites Core Materials commits to sustainable growth, harvesting and processing of balsa wood
The core materials company has signed a two-year technical agreement with the nonprofit Achuar Nationality of Ecuador to achieve enduring development of indigenous communities and responsible forestry.
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Hexcel partners with Metyx for high-performance carbon fiber pultrusion technology
Combined expertise within the composites industry will contribute to the manufacture of profiles made from polyurethane resin and UD carbon fiber for the wind energy market.
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Irkut completes final assembly of composite-intensive MS-21-300 aircraft
The MS-21-300 design is approximately 40% composite, which Irkut says is a record figure for medium-range aircraft. After switching to local production, the first aircraft is about to fly.
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Bcomp invests in new Fribourg production facility
New in-house capabilities will allow the sustainable lightweight manufacturer to explore a more scalable production process for its natural fiber solutions.
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BMComposites installs solar-powered composite hardtop bimini for expedition yacht
Contracted hardtop bimini uses a combination of carbon fiber, glass fiber and foam core as well as 20 SP130 solar panels for a highly sustainable and sleek boat design.
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