Aerospace
People in Composites: April 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
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Toray aerospace prepreg optimized for vacuum-assisted pressure molding
Toray has developed a new aerospace-grade prepreg designed for use in a novel out-of-autoclave, vacuum-assisted pressure molding process.
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Reaction Engines Ltd. joins National Composites Centre
The company plans to use the partnership to accelerate its research into ceramic matrix composites for commercial space components.
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Omega Systèmes extends contract with Airbus
The three-year contract covers the manufacture, supply and processing of high-precision composites for several Airbus programs.
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Innovating composites to open new markets
From machine tools to trainer jets, CompoTech develops new design and process solutions.
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Ultra-long endurance UAV flies using variable-buoyancy propulsion
Researchers at University of the Highlands and Islands successfully test prototype unmanned aerial vehicle that uses rising-and-diving motion to propel itself forward as it glides on carbon fiber wings.
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Mississippi State opens Marvin B. Dow Stitched Composites Development Center
The new research center, built in partnership with Boeing, will work with stitched, resin-infused composites to advance composite materials for aerospace.
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Broetje-Automation enlarges AFP portfolio for serial composite production
The STAXX product line of automated fiber placement (AFP) machining centers is designed for both thermoplastic and thermoset composite applications.
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Blue Origin to utilize historic NASA test stand for rocket engine testing
Under a Commercial Space Launch Act agreement, Blue Origin will upgrade and refurbish Test Stand 4670, at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to support BE-3U and BE-4 rocket engine testing.
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UAMMI receives federal funds to grow advanced materials cluster
The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative will use the funding to support small materials and manufacturing businesses in Utah.
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