Materials Testing
RACER achieves “power on” test, prepares for 2023 maiden flights
Initial function checks were conducted at the Airbus Helicopter facility in Marignane, France, signaling the next step for the composite rotorcraft demonstrator and its highly collaborative teams.
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Rolls-Royce prepares UltraFan technology demonstrator for testing
The UltraFan aeroengine, with a fan diameter of 140 inches, is designed with a suite of technologies to contribute to fuel efficiency for narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
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Top 10 CompositesWorld products of 2022
It was a big year for new products in the composites industry. Take a look at CompositesWorld’s top 10 most popular product pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed.
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Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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Plant tour: Avel Robotics, Lorient, France
From AFP hydrofoils to more efficient aircraft parts, Avel uses digital design, multiprocess production and a rule-breaking approach for complex 4D composites.
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Stratolaunch completes first flight with Talon-A separation vehicle
Eighth flight for the composites-intensive Roc aircraft, and first captive carry flight with TA-0, validates aerodynamic predictions, continues to advance hypersonic flight.
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Concept Integrity eVTOL completes successful second test flight
Carbon fiber prototype, developed by partners Umiles Next and Tecnalia, took to the skies in its first free flight intended to determine its feasibility operating in urban environments.
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Anisoprint R&D team begins 3D printing center at Jacobs University Bremen
Established research environment to comprehensively upgrade CFC technology, explore new composites methods, formulations and designs.
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Hexagon Digital Wave signs long-term MAE requalification agreement
Three-year agreement will enable in-situ Type IV COPV assessment for Certarus, a virtual pipeline solutions company, alleviating pain points and ensuring effective requalification.
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Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep
More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.
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