Space
Materials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
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Beyond Gravity launches startup program “Launchpad”
Incubator supports startups and their early ideas around space technology to lead concepts to seed-funding maturity.
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Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission
Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.
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Scheurer Swiss implements carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printing for bouncing space robot
Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zurich in the development of a lightweight “hopping” robot for exploring asteroids.
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Collins Aerospace selected to outfit next generation of space explorers
Collins-led team, including ILC Dover and Oceaneering, are to provide new spacesuit for ISS crew and Artemis moon missions.
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Continuous Composites selected by NASA for low-CTE open isogrid composite structure
This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE.
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Beyond Gravity receives major Amazon contract for scalable CFRP dispenser systems
New Linköping, Sweden, facility to support development work of 3,236 satellites for Project Kuiper.
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Sierra Space, Spirit AeroSystems aim to accelerate the commercialization of space
New, long-term agreement is to lower the cost of access to space, accelerate production of Shooting Star Cargo Modules as part of expanding Dream Chaser spaceplane franchise.
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Anisoprint signs MOU for space-based continuous fiber 3D printing
Continuous fiber co-extrusion (CFC) technology capacities in orbit and for the deployment of additive manufacturing have been demonstrated and validated.
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CompPair works with ArianeGroup to shape the future of space
CompPair HealTech prepreg helps define the 2025-2050 technology and demonstrators roadmaps for ESA reusable space vehicles.
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