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Initial build has begun for Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 fixed-wing aircraft
Zero-emissions, low-drag and low-noise composite aircraft is being constructed and assembled in the company’s Denver facilities, targeting aviation training.
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Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core
Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.
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Parker Hannifin to sell NA Composites, Fuel Containment Division
Composites, fuel tanks and bladders manufacturing division will be divested to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
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Orbital Composites wins AFWERX award for Starfighter drone fleet
Under the TACFI contract, Orbital is implementing the AMCM process to build 3D printed composite multi-mission UAS aircraft, surpassing $10 million in government awards.
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Persico Group advances SMART rotomolding cell automation
SMART technology, used for the production of structural and soluble thermoplastic cores, integrates robotics, direct tool heating.
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BMW, Toyota to launch FCEV with composite H2 tanks in 2028
Global automotive manufacturers are preparing for series production of FCEV passenger vehicle option based on jointly developed powertrain technology.
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Digitized material shipment process improves MRAS aerostructures operations
Digital Passport technology by Plataine shortens receiving process to minutes, enhances quality and supply chain collaboration.
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Mitsui Chemicals, ARRK supply composites for Toyota concept car
Tafnex carbon fiber-reinforced PP and 3D printed components find application in Toyota Fortuner-based car designed by TCD Asia.
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Scaled Composites conducts first Model 437 aircraft flight
Experimental aircraft concept leverages Scaled Composites’ rapid design, fabrication and testing and Northrop Grumman digital ecosystem focus.
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Collins, RTX break ground on $200 million C/C brake facility expansion
Spokane is one of three facilities that specialize in the production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) composite braking systems for commercial aviation, military.
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Airtech, Ascent Aerospace partner to accelerate AM tooling adoption
A combination of Airtech’s 3D printing materials and Ascent’s production capabilities aim to support increased use of composite additive tooling in spaces like defense and aerospace.
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ACoSaLUS project develops fully automated FPP layup for legacy sandwich parts
Joint R&D project results show 7 times improvement in layup rates, reduced material deployment and development of novel layup features when using FPP for aerospace production.
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