Materials Testing
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests
Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel — many inspired by biomimicry — will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.
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Lilium begins eVTOL demonstrator flight testing in Spain
Lilium Jet demonstrator, dubbed Phoenix 2, begins the next phase of flight testing at Spain’s ATLAS Flight Test Center. A third demonstrator will be introduced in summer 2022.
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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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How to validate 3D-printed composite part performance
Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflow simulates composite material performance to speed development, optimize performance and reduce costs for a redesigned 3D-printed CFRP bracket.
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Composite-metal anti-roll bars make headway for lightweight automotive suspension systems
The LiMeCH project, led by the AMRC, Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions, developed filament-wound CFRP-metallic roll bar prototypes, with additional advances in joint bonding the hybrid materials.
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Joby begins first conformity test, enters next phase of certification process
First series of conformity tests were completed at Toray Advanced Composites’ U.S. facility, with thousands more to be performed to achieve type certification of the composite eVTOL.
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Protocol aims to improve testing of thermal runaway for composite EV battery enclosures
Hyundai-Kia and Forward Engineering developed a resistive, heater-based material test, recently published as a UL standard, to aid and speed composite battery enclosure development.
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Boeing all-composite cryogenic fuel tank proves technology readiness
Ultra-lightweight tank passes critical test campaigned by NASA, intended for a variety of aerospace applications and beyond.
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Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
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NIAR-WSU, Victrex begin NCAMP materials and process qualification for AFP
In-depth investigation into AFP machine variability on composite allowables begins on carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) test panels to achieve certification framework.
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