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Airbus C295 technology demonstrator makes maiden flight, proves novel design, manufacturing processes
C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) tests OOA composite semi-morphing wing, flaps and flap tabs, as well as SatCom antenna for future turboprop aircraft.
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Heraeus Noblelight CAE technology aids NCC composites research project
CAE work to determine the precise positioning of IR modules during prepreg layup results in IR system installation at the NCC.
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Smart, self-powering composite from DITF uses a "textile power plant" concept
Multilayer fabric-based piezoelectric elements and pyroelectric energy harvesters reinforce the FRP structure, generating electrical energy using vibration, oscillation and temperature fluctuation.
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The Native Lab launches new course on the fundamentals of applied FEA
Seven-week instructor-led course begins Feb. 23, 2022, and has a specific focus on structures built with composites.
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics adopts Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio
Software and services to support the digital engineering transformation of the F-35, including the program’s use of composite materials and processes.
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Gurit 2021 net sales impacted by reduced wind blade, balsa demand
Preliminary, unaudited net sales of approximately $507.9 million indicate a -19.8% decline at constant exchange rates. A single-share structure and share-split are also proposed to the AGM.
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FITS Air thermoplastic sandwich panels enable low-cost, low-weight, sustainable aircraft interiors
FITS Air and FITS Base sandwich panels provide alternative material avenues for aerospace and other industries, including low weight, low part production cost, thermoformability and recyclability.
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Re-Wind Network successfully installs repurposed wind blade pedestrian bridge
The Ireland-based, five-meter-long BladeBridge solution has undergone extensive materials and mechanical testing to ensure application suitability.
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HRC manufactures CFRP parts for XPeng HT Aero’s X2 eVTOL aircraft
HRC has successfully developed, delivered and assembled more than 100 types of carbon fiber parts for this futuristic eVTOL.
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Harper International received order for pitch carbon fiber oxidation oven system
The oven is critical for the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research procurement of coal-derived carbon fiber precursor material.
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Toray develops novel analysis technology for multi-material structures incorporating UD tape
More precise prediction of properties for multi-material structures, particularly UD tape and injection molding materials, enables swifter part development.
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CFRTP E-bike frames enable repair and end-of-life repurposing
Under its Novel Composites E-Bike project, the NCC, with Starling Cycles and Composite Braiding, proved the use of thermoplastics for the production of electric mountain bicycle frames.
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