Aerospace
Airbus ASCEND program to explore liquid hydrogen and superconductivity for zero-emission aircraft
Cryogenic hydrogen as cold source for lightweight, low-electrical loss powertrain, with composite materials as possible insulation.
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Wing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation
GKN Aerospace’s carbon fiber thermoplastic aircraft rib design accomplishes 45-minute cycle times, reduced weight and competitive costs via a customized press system.
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Strata to manufacture compression-molded components for Pilatus PC-24
Strata to deliver composite engine mounting flaps, as well as the horizontal flap and conical stabilizer of the aircraft's tail per a seven-year deal.
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Retrofitted EHang facility for commercial AAV production close to completion
Yunfu facility to house AAV assembly lines, CNC processing center, carbon fiber composite materials processing area and more, with initial annual AAV capacity of 600 units.
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SAMPE calls for presentations for 2022 innovation forum
The SAMPE Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum will be held in early 2022 and focus on automation, high-rate manufacturing and certification.
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NASA invites public to join the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter first powered, controlled flight
A livestream confirming Ingenuity’s first flight is targeted for April 12, with a pre- and postflight briefing, live shots and remote live interviews and a series of informal talks as additional media opportunities.
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Virgin Galactic SpaceShip III unveiling to deliver commercial space travel
Manufacturing ramp-up and ground testing for VSS Imagine spaceship within the Virgin Galactic fleet, with glide flights commenced for summer 2021.
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Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
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Additional funding secures ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine development
Additional raise of $24.3 million in funding to accelerate developments for 50-plus seat aircraft and support commercial airline initiatives to adopt hydrogen.
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Lilium announces seven-seater Lilium Jet, acquisition by Qell Acquisition Corp.
The new, larger eVTOL aircraft is slated to be the combined company Lilium’s first to go into serial production, by 2024.
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