Aerospace
JEC World 2018 preview: Biteam
BITEAM AB (Stockholm, Sweden) has developed the first integrated carbon fiber I-beam with a tapering angle of about 6°.
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Flying prototype of the carbon fiber TriFan 600 craft by XTI Aircraft on schedule
Fabrication of components is on schedule as the company moves toward ground testing.
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JEC World 2018 preview: DORNIER Composite Systems
New customized equipment for semi-finished products and in-house production of thermoplastic tapes
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Sensors for monitoring resin infusion flow front and cure
InFactory Solutions commercializes technology to provide real-time resin impregnation and cure data across composite parts for zero-defect, intelligent process chains.
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JEC World 2018 preview: Altair
Altair hosts conference session on “Simulation-driven Design for Composites” featuring case histories from Airbus, Pronal and others
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CENIT presents initial results for bionic aircraft design project
CENIT reports development of CAD design tool for automated generation of bionic components and output for additive manufacturing.
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Dowty Propellers re-establishes composite blade production
Fully recovered from a 2015 production site fire, Dowty Propellers receives award for updated and enhanced production facility.
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SGL Group develops new high-performance carbon fiber
High stiffness and strength makes SGL Group’s new material of interest for aerospace applications.
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FACC test laboratory receives ISO certification
The composite lab and test center CoLT, a subsidiary of FACC, has been awarded ISO certification for quality standards.
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Safran and Albany inaugurate new LEAP engine fan blade plant
The Mexico facility is the two companies’ third joint manufacturing plant to make composite parts for the LEAP aircraft engine.
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