Repair

GMI Aero, KATC, Hypercoat Enterprises lead successful Level 1 bonded composite repair training course

A tripartite agreement serves to support joint composites training across Malaysia and the broader Southeastern Asia region.  

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Repair

Data visibility increases efficiency, competitiveness for composite infrastructure solutions company

ClockSpring|NRI builds composite strengthening systems for pipes and civil structures, using Global Shop Solutions ERP software to help track and manage cost and production data.

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Marine

JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites

JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.

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Troubleshooter

Alternate heat sources for hot-bonded composite repairs

Successfully using an alternate heat source for repairing composite structures requires an awareness of thermal dynamics and effective heat transfer management.

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Repair

Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system

Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.

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Defense

Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs

FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.

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Repair

Heatcon, Watlow distributor agreement expands repair equipment options for aerospace customers

A variety of thermal solutions including temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers and more will be added to Heatcon’s composite repair equipment products.

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Trends

Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China

Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.

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Repair

A second look at cobonded tapered scarf repairs for composite structures

Composites repairs, such as cobonded tapered scarf repairs, seek to sufficiently restore structural loads so that components perform without failure

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Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule

This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.

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