
Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor
Digital design concepts shape next-generation combat aviation
Design processes that typically take months have been completed in days using BAE Systems' digital twin concept when developing the next-generation Tempest aircraft.
Read MoreScheurer Swiss expands core team, opens first U.K. branch
The company aims to simplify, strengthen and expand its business within the U.K.’s well-established composites market.
Read MoreAirbus delivers first A400M to the Belgian Air Force
Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, Airbus’ teams have achieved all 10 aircraft deliveries scheduled this year, bringing the A400M global fleet in operation to 98 aircraft.
Read MoreVeelo Technologies enhances composite solid rocket motors for tactical missiles systems
Veelo will incorporate its VeeloVEIL and VeeloSTRIKE composite protection materials to help the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division achieve their weight and performance objectives.
Read MoreNIAR’s ATLAS lab to install Cevotec SAMBA Pro system in 2021
The new system will open multiple options for evaluation and development based on Fiber Patch Placement technology, including material characterizations, application and process development, prototyping and testing.
Read MoreHuber Carbonates announces new distribution partnerships
Essential Materials, Inc., Nagase America LLC, Superior Materials, Inc. and the Terra Firma Co., LLC will represent Huber’s GCC products.
Read MoreFTIR Plastic Analysis System facilitates highly accurate substance qualification
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments’ system can determine the state of deterioration when analyzing foreign substances, contaminants and microplastics.
Read MorePeople in Composites: December 2020
CW’s December people roundup include new appointees for Cincinnati Inc., Polygon Composites, Exel Composites, Vectorply, Northrop Grumman and more.
Read MoreOrbex secures $24 million funding round for U.K. space launch
New funding secures roadmap to first launch of composites-intensive Orbex Prime rocket from Sutherland spaceport in Scotland.
Read MoreTeijin contributes to sustainability with infrastructure innovations
In light of climate change and increasingly aggressive environments, Teijin focuses on new, sustainable infrastructure technologies that will enable more adaptability.
Read MoreRed Composites supplies towpreg material for SCBA applications
Draeger Safety will incorporate the material into composite cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) used by firefighters.
Read More3A Composites promotes sustainability initiatives
The company passed its annual FSC review, ensuring responsible balsa wood management, and confirmed Baltek SBC as a carbon-neutral core material.
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