Aerospace
Report suggests up to $14.7 billion in eVTOL market growth by 2041
The demanding requirements of electric-powered flight are said to offer a promising market for a host of new technologies, aviation-grade batteries, electric motors and composite materials being a few.
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Airbus PERIOD project to pioneer satellite factory in space
PERIOD consortium to prepare concept for in-orbit demonstrator for satellite assembly and manufacturing in space, with potential for composite materials.
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France Relance award granted to Omega Systèmes for automated composite slitting solutions
Central to the OMEGA-WEB 2022 will be inline automated inspection, and large-scale production of composite parts via AFP, ATL to accelerate the aerospace sector.
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GKN Aerospace and partners launch ASCEND to accelerate high-volume composite technologies
£39.6 million ASCEND consortium to strengthen the U.K. industry’s position as the leader of next-generation sustainable aircraft and future mobility technology.
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ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
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EHang supports Chinese national transportation network plan
EHang seizes national strategic initiative advocating for development of more intelligent transportation networks to accelerate commercialization of its AAV vehicles for urban air mobility.
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Decision SA, Carboman Group unveil new direct mold tooling for aerospace applications
Material selection ensures tool surface and support structure match mold and part CTE for short lead times and highly stable direct molds at temperatures up to 180ËšC.
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Volocopter raises €200 million in Series D funding round for Volocity eVTOL aircraft
€322 million in cumulative funding has been raised to accelerate the certification of the Volocity aircraft and launch of its first commercial routes.
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Boeing Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft completes first flight
Successful test progresses Royal Australian Air Force’s teaming aircraft program. The Loyal Wingman has been manufactured from design to flight in three years.
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Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
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