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People in Composites – February 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Infusion

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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Carbon Fibers

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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Carbon Fibers

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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Consumer

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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LeMond Composites and Yale School of Architecture explore carbon fiber robotic fabrication

LeMond Composites has partnered with the Yale School of Architecture to explore new methods of computing and manufacturing structures using advanced carbon fiber technologies.

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