Aerospace
NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
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Top 10 ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ articles of 2021
As this year comes to a close, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is taking some time to reflect on what the year held for those in the composites industry. Take a look at the most popular articles of 2021.
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METEOR project studies optimization of thermoplastic prepreg production
Completed project aimed at optimizing and reducing the cost and energy involved in CFRTP prepreg manufacture, with the end goal of industrialization.
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Newly launched Airbus Corporate Jets TwoTwenty completes first flight
Successful production flight leads to the delivery of the A220-based biz jet to Comlux in coming weeks for cabin outfitting.
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Saab Aerostructures announces composite cargo door iteration, flaperon developments
Saab Aerostructures has reported updates to two of its composites-related projects, an RTM’d flaperon and the next iteration of the Clean Sky 2 technology demonstrator cargo doors.
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Toray Advanced Composites leads research consortium for LH2 composite tank developments
Dutch industries, institutes join Toray Advanced Composites for the manufacture of a civil aviation-focused lightweight composite tank which can withstand very low temperatures.
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Daher lays the cornerstone for Shap’in composite aerostructures innovation center
Based in the Nantes, France region, the Shap’in TechCenter combines R&D and a production plant within a single facility, capitalizing on Daher’s composites expertise.
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Performance Plastics, Angeles Composites Technologies acquired by JW Hill Capital
The composites manufacturers’ focus in aerostructure components and assemblies diversify JW Hill Capital’s aerospace portfolio.
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SAM|XL receives grant for composites research towards sustainable aviation
Jointly with TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the SAM|XL field lab will receive €4.9 million for projects in liquid hydrogen composite tanks, thermoplastic composite aerostructures and smart maintenance and repair.
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Aerospace Technology Institute unveils concept for liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft
FlyZero project posits 279-pax midsize jetliner; will publish technology roadmaps for wings, H2 tanks and cryo fuel systems in early 2022.
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