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Bell is awarded Phase 2 funding for DARPA X-Plane
Bell has been given the opportunity to build an X-Plane demonstrator based on a stop/fold tiltrotor.
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XTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review
The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.
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Automated preforming system produces next-gen composite aerostructures at high rates
CAMX 2025: Loop Technology’s flagship FibreLine system, recently combined with Zünd’s Aero Q-Line, leverages a variety of automated tools to lay up very large, wide-format, multilayer plies into a mold with millimeter precision.
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Custom hydraulic presses promote reliability, material variety and automation features
CAMX 2025: Learn how a custom press from French enhances the composite molding process, equipped to adhere to application/requirement needs.
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Semipreg commingled thermoplastic towpreg enables more uniform ply buildup, flexible fabrics
CAMX 2025: Concordia Engineered Fibers exhibits its semi-consolidated towpreg innovation that reduces the bulk of commingled towpreg while maintaining a more flexible tow than fully consolidated prepreg.
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Florida International University leverages VABs software to optimize composite aerospace structures
AnalySwift high-fidelity modeling software enabled the university to identify optimal configurations for structures including wings and antennas, maximizing longevity, enhancing safety and expanding function.
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Gurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model
Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.
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AZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation
New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.
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Vericut CNC simulation software enhances machining precision with AI
Vericut (CGTech) introduces Vericut 9.6, featuring AI-driven tools and productivity enhancements for streamlined workflows and improved shop floor collaboration.
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NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method
Research shows that hot acetic acid cleaves all key bonds within epoxy-amine resins and stabilizes polymer chemical components, making it an effective EOL recycling process for carbon fiber and beyond.
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Altair, DAC join efforts to increase digital maturity of aerospace suppliers
Enhanced access to digital tools will support SMEs and startups at all levels, fostering innovation and resiliency and reducing supply chain fragmentation across Italy and Europe.
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SMCCreate 2025 event returns to Prague
Industry professionals are invited to the Nov. 4-5, 2025, event discussing developments, applications, best practices and solutions in SMC and BMC.
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