National Composites Week
Hexagon Purus grows Type IV capacity with opening of manufacturing hub in Weeze
The fourth facility to open in 12 months, expansion of Hexagon Purus’ primary facility in Germany will enhance its distribution, refueling and stationary storage systems availability.
Read MoreBye Aerospace gains momentum with 30 eFlyer aircraft purchase
Pilot training school Skyborne Airline Academy expands its commitment for the all-electric aircraft series, bringing Bye Aerospace’s order book up to 889 units.
Read MoreThe next evolution in AFP
Automated fiber placement develops into more compact, flexible, modular and digitized systems with multi-material and process capabilities.
Read MoreSulapac introduces Sulapac Flow 1.7 to replace PLA, ABS and PP in FDM, FGF
Available as filament and granules for extrusion, new wood composite matches properties yet is compostable, eliminates microplastics and reduces carbon footprint.
Read MoreJetSetGo orders 50 Overair eVTOLs for India passenger transport
In addition to its composite aircraft, Overair will support infrastructure, aircraft operations and training to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable AAM ecosystem.
Read MoreTFP glass veils prove integral for fiber-metal laminate applications
A recent study conducted on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits behind using TFP’s nonwovens for consistent, uniform bondlines and interfacial bonding.
Read MoreAirbus officially begins operations at aircraft lifecycle center
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) unites Airbus and partners in Chengdu, China, to manage the entire aircraft lifecycle, aiming for recovery of up to 75% of stored aircraft at the facility.
Read MoreCarbon Conversions partners with motorsports shop Vermont SportsCar
To incorporate more environmentally conscious practices into its manufacturing processes, VSC is working with Carbon Conversions to reclaim, recycle and reuse its carbon fiber materials.
Read MoreRTM, dry braided fabric enable faster, cost-effective manufacture for hydrokinetic turbine components
Switching from prepreg to RTM led to significant time and cost savings for the manufacture of fiberglass struts and complex carbon fiber composite foils that power ORPC’s RivGen systems.
WatchFrom the CW Archives: Fast-cure epoxies for automotive fabrication
Sara Black’s 2015 report on the development of snap-cure epoxies for automotive manufacturing still resonates today.
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