Reinforcements
Epic receives FAA Production Certificate for carbon fiber E1000 aircraft
In light of the pandemic, the FAA and Epic devised new processes to complete the required reviews and audits prior to the final on-site assessment.
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Leonardo and CETMA: disrupting composites for lower cost and environmental impact
Italian OEM and tier supplier Leonardo works with CETMA R&D to develop new composite materials, machines and processes, including induction welding for in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites.
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DOE announces funding for projects supporting composites for vehicle applications
Composite recipients Ford and GM will develop a multi-functional cross-car beam and volume manufacturing of structural battery enclosures.
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DrapeCube offers cost-effective preforming process for FRP textile production
The DrapeCube offers a cost-effective design for the production of fiber preforms from textile semi-finished products.
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TCPoly thermal conductive filaments for 3D printing
The Ice9 product offerings are composed of carbon-based fillers and ceramic filler parts.
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Carbon fiber architectural panels added to Rock West Composites' lineup
The panels are versatile, heat-flexible, chemical resistant and host a variety of colors for the architecture and design markets.
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Autonomous agricultural robot supported by composite components
3D-printed carbon fiber-filled composite components enable a robotic weeding system prototype intended to replace use of chemical herbicides.
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Boom Supersonic to roll out XB-1 demonstrator at virtual event Oct. 7
The supersonic jet, incorporating carbon fiber construction, is slated for first flight in 2021.
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Five-bladed H145 receives type certification by EASA
With several test flights under its belt and an EASA certification, Airbus is prepping the H145 for customer deliveries.
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Rock West Composites announces Quaranvent design competition winner
Winner Craig Monroe devised a 15-foot inflatable kayak that weighed only 12 pounds, and incorporated carbon fiber components.
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