Space

Space 13 Jun 2022

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.

Carbon Fibers 13 Jun 2022

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.

Aerospace 7 Jun 2022

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.

Space 23 May 2022

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.

Sustainability 16 May 2022

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.

Additive Manufacturing 16 May 2022

Rocket Lab successfully deploys four Alba Orbital PocketQubes into circular orbit

A new goal for the carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed nanosatellites was achieved, including a sun synchronous orbit and a successful recovery mission.

Natural Fibers 10 May 2022

RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity

NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.

Space 26 Apr 2022

Space Walker raises $4.5 million for composite spaceplane, business developments

Cumulative seed funding closes at $10 million for development of CFRP suborbital spaceplane and bolstering of new composite materials department.

SHM 15 Apr 2022

NASA selects universities for space station research opportunities

Five universities were chosen for grants to design research experiments that will be conducted on the International Space Station. Initiatives such as robotic surgery and SHM using piezoelectric sensors will be realized.