Workforce Development
Hennecke Group North American headquarters moves to new facility
The new facility includes a research and development laboratory, a modern parts warehouse and areas for machinery repair and mixhead rebuilding services.
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People in Composites – February 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
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EASA completes first flight session of MC-21-300 certification program
During the certification tests, the behavior of MC-21-300 aircraft was evaluated in various modes, including high angles of attack and stalling.
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Siemens electric propulsion motor powers Sun Flyer 2 flight
Bye Aerospace’s all-electric, composite material aircraft has successfully completed its first official flight test with a Siemens electric propulsion motor.
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Composites training center opens in Dorset
Norco, a manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP moldings, has opened a new composites training center to offer hands-on training for new apprentices.
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Community college adds flexibility for advanced composites manufacturing students
Great Bay Community College has added morning classes for its Advanced Composites Manufacturing Certificate, benefiting working students.
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Kanfit receives new AFP robot
The automated fiber placement system will be used to develop and manufacture complex carbon fiber composite structures that have traditionally been made using hand layup.
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Making better composite bikes, Part 2
My latest blog, about HIA Velo bicycles, concerned the use of high molecular weight polypropylene (HMWPP) combined with carbon fiber for more durable bicycle frames. But there’s more to cover on this topic: bicycle rims (wheels) that combine carbon and HMWPP for greater toughness.
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Chem-Trend opens R&D laboratory in Maisach, Germany
Chem-Trend’s new advanced technology center includes new equipment and dedicated laboratory space for its Thermoplastics, Polyurethane, and Wood Composite R&D teams.
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University of Southampton gets funding to investigate future composite aero structures
The program grant seeks to overcome barriers imposed by current test, simulation and certification approaches for advanced composite aero structures.
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