Autoclave
Building on CCM lessons learned
Knowledge gained during NASA's composite crew module (CCM) program, a sidelight to the Orion space capsule program, now benefits private space efforts.
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The Private Space Race
NASA passes the development torch to legacy contractors and NewSpace entrepreneurs, igniting a new competition in space transport.
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F1-inspired MonoCell: Racing safety for the road
Resin transfer molding makes CFRP passenger cell mass-producible for new model supercar.
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Farnborough International Airshow 2010
Although uncertainties remain, aircraft OEMs see recovery in order numbers.
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Aerospace & Defense M&A Analysis: It's a sellers' market
Investment banker Paul Weisbrich gauges the aerospace/defense M&A market in an exclusive interview.
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The digital thread: Transformation to automation
Dr. Leslie Cohen traces the “digital thread” on which automation of composites fabrication processes depends.
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Shared composite material property databases
Work at NCAMP is proceeding, with several new materials undergoing testing.
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SAMPE 2010 Seattle Showcase
SAMPE’s first-ever foray into Boeing Country wrapped up with the M&P organization’s biggest draw this decade.
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2010 SAMPE Europe/JEC Paris Showcase
Record crowds and reignited technological development testified to the composite industry’s renewed health and the recent recession’s demise.
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Shared databases: The time is now!
Chris Ridgard (Advanced Composites Group Inc., Tulsa, Okla.) urges aerospace materials suppliers and aircraft manufacturers to join forces behind National Center for Advanced Material Performance (NCMAP) efforts to continue AGATE shared-database efforts.
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