National Composites Week

CompositeWorld's top ten articles from our "Focus on Design" column

CW’s Focus on Design assists our readers in staying up to date on the latest trends and innovations in composite materials and design. Take a look at the top ten most read articles from our popular column. 

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NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks

Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.

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Mechnano trademarks CNT dispersion process for AM materials

D’Func dispersions eliminate clumped and roped CNTs, leading to increased electrical and mechanical performance in 3D-printed parts.

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Marine

Gazelle Wind Power unveils third-generation floating offshore wind platform 

On top of reducing cost and taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure, the enhanced, modular design incorporates a dynamic mooring system and geometry that minimizes environmental impact.

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Recycling

Spur offers Hardex structural foam core as alternative to low-weight cores in sandwich composites

Recyclable, closed-cell XPP foam offers good properties, resistance, recycled content/recyclability and thermoformability, including fusion/welding with PP-based composite skins.

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Aerospace

Nadcap forms additive manufacturing task group

New task group will focus on all additive manufacturing activity within Performance Review Institute’s Nacap program.  

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Shapiro, Re:Build Manufacturing announce $81 million investment for manufacturing center creation

Collaboration between the Commonwealth, Re:Build Manufacturing and RIDC is the latest economic development project that will expand innovation-focused manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania.

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Sensors

TemperChip machining temperature sensor for composites

Patented device provides real-time machining data to monitor and accurately predict tool life, opening up the horizons to measure a variety of parameters between cutting tool and material.  

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JetZero unveils plan for BWB midmarket airliner, tanker

Blended wing body aircraft design targets need for new midmarket airplane (NMA) and defense tanker-transport program.

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Joby extends Agility Prime contract for eVTOL aircraft delivery

Joby’s contract with the U.S. Air Force is now valued at up to $131 million following a $55 million extension that includes provision of up to nine Joby aircraft, two of which will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base.

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