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Aerospace 3 May 2019

BAE Systems joins NCC Steering Board

Andy Schofield, manufacturing and materials technology director, BAE Systems Air, will be joining NCC’s Steering Board.

Aerospace 2 May 2019

FACC receives “Best Performer” supplier award from Airbus

FACC has been a supplier for Airbus for more than 30 years, contributing advanced lightweight construction systems for multiple aircraft programs.

Mass Transit 2 May 2019

TRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf

The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.

Automotive 1 May 2019

SPE Automotive Innovation Awards expands aftermarkets category

Parts competition nominations are due by Sept. 6, 2019, and “Hall of Fame” award nominations are due May 31.

Space 1 May 2019

AeroVironment assembles first HAWK30 solar-powered aircraft

The composites-intensive HAWK30 solar-powered unmanned aircraft features solar panels on the wings and has been designed to fly at high altitudes for long periods of time.

Wind/Energy 1 May 2019

U.S. wind development grows by 6,146 megawatts in first quarter

The American Wind Energy Association’s first quarter 2019 report also says the total pipeline of U.S. wind energy development has reached a record-breaking 39,161 megawatts.

Carbon Fibers 30 Apr 2019

SGL Carbon manufactures prototypes of composite battery cases

The battery boxes, developed with Chinese car manufacturer NIO for electric vehicles, feature lighter weight, high rigidity and lower thermal conductivity than aluminum or steel boxes.

ATL/AFP 30 Apr 2019

Spirit AeroSystems acquires robotic Electroimpact AFP machine

The new machine, featuring an upgraded AFP head said to place material more than twice as fast as traditional machines, will be devoted to research and development.

Injection/Overmolding 29 Apr 2019

KraussMaffei expands LFI and SCS processing with shuttle mold carrier

At the Munich-based TechCenter, the MX mold carrier is developed to improve fiber injection and spraying capabilities including for large, Class-A components.