Aerospace

Carbon Fibers

Rocket Lab successfully deploys payload

Rocket Lab has successfully reached orbit with the test flight of its second all-composite Electron orbital launch vehicle, Still Testing, on Jan. 21.

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Sustainability

CRTC looking for interns

The Composite Recycling Technology Center is looking for two summer interns to work on the development of process and product technologies that use recycled carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fibers

Cevotec dry-fiber bindered tape available for automated placement

Manufacturer of SAMBA automated placement systems offers high-quality material aimed to make series CFRP production economical for non-aerospace applications.

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Aerospace

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner cleared for service

Boeing has more than 170 orders for the 787-10 from nine customers worldwide. First delivery is expected to Singapore Airlines in the first half of 2018.

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Wind/Energy

A partnership for sustainable composites

CW talks to Entropy Resins and Gougeon Brothers about their future as one company.

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Aerospace

3D printing helps Latécoère cut lead times

Latécoère is deploying Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing throughout its design and production process.

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Aerospace

Airbus Commercial Aircraft delivers record performance

Total deliveries reached 718 – four percent higher than the previous record.

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Aerospace

Boeing sets airplane delivery record in 2017

Won 912 net orders valued at $134.8 billion at list prices. 

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Carbon Fibers

Fold-to-form CFRP battery boxes, HP-RTM wishbones

Williams new EV platform demos 223 composite forming process and £20 suspension arms using recycled carbon fiber.

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Aerospace

Zero-defect manufacturing of composite parts

ZAero project aims for 30-50% boost in productivity via inline AFP inspection, simulated part performance and decision support tools.

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