NextGen Aerospace
Recycled thermoplastic composites for production
Multi-year R&D at ThermoPlastic composites Applications Center (TPAC), TenCate and Clean Sky 2 demonstrate economic advantage of serial production using recycled materials.
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Rolls-Royce tests Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS) for UltraFan engine
Composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and annulus fillers, were tested together on a donor engine.
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Northrop Grumman and Airbus finalize Wing of Tomorrow program agreement
The agreement positions Northrop Grumman for work on next generation composite manufacturing technology.
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Welding thermoplastic composites
Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.
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Connecting the Dots: Generative design, bionic structures and future composites
The trend shows cast and 3D printed metal, but fiber-reinforced composites offer the potential for multifunctional structures.
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Plant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.
Read MoreThermoplastic composites in aerospace – the future looks bright
The real impediment to use of thermoplastic composites in critical control surfaces is an education gap.
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Airbus and Rolls-Royce sign UltraFan engine flight testing agreement
Airbus’ powerplant integration expertise to play an important role in optimising the fuel efficiency gains of Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan engine demonstrator.
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Consolidating thermoplastic composite aerostructures in place, Part 1
After more than 30 years of development, in-situ consolidation is nearing its promise to eliminate fasteners and the autoclave, and enable an integrated, multifunctional airframe.
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Thermoplastic composite demonstrators — EU roadmap for future airframes
There is a TPC development roadmap in Europe, supported by Airbus and a variety of aerospace consortia, and involving almost every major aerostructures supplier in Europe.
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