Materials Testing

Infusion

DNV lowers the partial reduction factor γm1 of wind turbine blades using aging-resistant PU

The adjustment certification, which gives lower safety margins to polyurethane (PU) resin used in rotor blades, marks broader blade design and applications for Covestro.

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Quiet supersonic demonstrator X-59 begins ground testing in Texas

Critical testing ensure the composite aircraft can withstand the loads and stresses that typically occur during supersonic flight. 

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MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing

Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.

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Automation

Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.

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Infusion

NCC sensor technology unlocks digital potential for liquid resin processes

Research and testing of dielectric sensors performed by the NCC, Meggitt and Cranfield University accurately captures resin infusion data, shows promise for composites manufacturing.

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Carbon Fibers

Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research 

The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.

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Space

MT Aerospace proves out CFRP hydrogen tank for rocket propulsion

Comprehensive test campaign under the ESA’s ComET project proves linerless composite pressure tank prototype can withstand cryogenic stresses inherent to rocket flight.

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Trends

NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology

SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.

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RTM

Saab Aerostructures announces composite cargo door iteration, flaperon developments

Saab Aerostructures has reported updates to two of its composites-related projects, an RTM’d flaperon and the next iteration of the Clean Sky 2 technology demonstrator cargo doors.

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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial

Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.

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