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Defense 21 Jul 2021

North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

Trends 19 Jul 2021

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Trends 16 Jul 2021

ULA, RUAG Space extend and expand Atlas and Vulcan Centaur rocket programs cooperation

Contract adds additional order volume for RUAG Space’s supply and manufacture of carbon fiber composite structures until 2024.

Trends 13 Jul 2021

Researchers work to prove out ultra-high-temperature CMC for NASA Interstellar Probe study

A recent study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC worked toward ceramic matrix composites able to withstand up to 3,500°C for space heatshields.

Carbon Fibers 12 Jul 2021

9T Labs assesses AM for medical, aerospace applications

9T Labs conducts two studies to assess the viability of its Red Series additive manufacturing system to manufacture a carbon fiber/PEKK aerospace hinge and a surgical tool.

Trends 9 Jul 2021

Orbital continues to progress toward commercialization

Orbital Composites is pursuing a variety of collaborative projects to apply its Orbital S robotic additive manufacturing system.

Carbon Fibers 7 Jul 2021

Cincinnati’s BAAM proves utility of recycled materials in AM

Cincinnati Inc. modified the extruder of its Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) system to be able to process virgin carbon fiber/ABS and recycled carbon fiber/ABS.

Construction 6 Jul 2021

Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon

3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.