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ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
WatchManna Laminates FEATURE organosheet laminate targets EMS applications
Fiber-metal laminate (FML) can be thermoformed in the injection or compression mold, possesses ideal characteristics for electric vehicle applications.
WatchKent Pultrusion ships ServoPul machines to North American pultruder
Kent Pultrusion will install two of its ServoPul 2412 fully electric pultrusion lines at two North American plants.
WatchContactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
WatchNovotech launches SEAGULL hybrid-electric, composites-intensive aircraft
Novel folding-wing, urban air mobility platform begins work toward certification.
WatchCarbon Axis XCell strengthens AFP capabilities at Compositadour
New robotic cell will expand testing, prototyping and pre-series production for industries looking to automate composites preforming.
WatchThe path to OOA wings with minimal fasteners
A review of the quest to eliminate both the autoclave and mechanical fasteners in composite wing structures.
WatchInvar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
WatchClean Sky 2 study emphasizes need for hydrogen-powered aviation development
Independent study found hydrogen as primary energy source for aircraft propulsion, outlines roadmap and required policy actions for hydrogen aviation, fuel cell technology development.
WatchEffman installs AFP-XS as part of project to enable AFP for SMEs
uCOMP project with Addcomposites and Quebec partners demonstrates new woven tape and high-permeability preforms for resin infusion in <2 minutes.
WatchClean Sky 2 SHERLOC project advances SHM for composites
New video shows goals, framework, sensors and tests for more affordable, smart composite fuselage
WatchIntegrating, optimizing automated laser projection solutions
Virtek Vision explores the latest developments of Virtek Iris 3D, the company’s vision-based laser projection system for composites layup and fabrication applications.
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