National Composites Week
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Read MoreGlobal aerospace manufacture uses sensXPERT to shorten cycle times, meet increased rate and reduce waste
Using minimal sensors and one edge device, data from 20 production cycles was used to train machine learning models, accurately predicting outcomes in ≤50 minutes by forecasting when target degree of cure is reached.
Read MoreLilium Jet advances with DOA award from EASA
Design Organization Approval makes Lilium qualified to design and hold a type certificate for aircraft developed according to the EASA’s SC-VTOL safety objective rules.
Read MoreComposite gift ideas for the holidays
Gift your boss, coworker, employees, family members or even yourself this holiday season with one of these 20 composites-related ideas.
Read MoreElectra completes hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft flight
The two-seat EL-2 Goldfinch is a blown-lift aircraft filling the gap for air travel routes between 50-500 miles. Certification and entry into service is targeted for 2028.
Read MoreAurora Flight Sciences to design high-speed, vertical lift X-plane
Program leverages more than 30 years of investment in novel VTOL and blended wing body platforms, targets first demonstrator flights within 42 months.
Read MoreReconnecting with the composites industry
CW reflects on this year’s CAMX, the current state of the composites industry and looks ahead to 2024.
Read MoreDumoLab's biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives
Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch developed as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials that delivers eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods.
Read MoreThe potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles
Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.
WatchWelding is not bonding
Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.
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