Carbon Fibers
Welded thermoplastic composite keel beam demonstrator achieved
EURECAT and partner companies complete Clean Sky 2 KEELBEMAN project, demonstrating TRL3 primary structure technology for future aircraft.
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The evolution of composites in NASCAR
The growing role of carbon fiber in stock car racing.
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Composite T-boom accelerates industrial automation
A manufacturing method that integrates filament winding with axil winding of 0-degree fibers opens new design options in industrial automated equipment.
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Arris Composites secures $48.5 million new funding to accelerate Additive Molding technology
The company plans to open facilities in the U.S. and Taiwan, and to use its composites manufacturing process to build consumer electronics.
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Hexcel materials, distribution partner selected for Gunboat 68 yacht
A range of Hexcel HiMax carbon fiber multiaxials and PrimeTex spread tow woven fabrics enhance an all-carbon-fiber luxury catamaran.
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CETMA: composites R&D and innovation in Italy
From design and simulation to inline inspection, induction welding, continuous compression molding and recycled carbon fiber, this lab to support industry is advancing composites in aerospace, automotive, construction and more.
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Hexcel, Woodward terminate planned merger
Uncertainty in the aerospace and industrial markets caused by the coronavirus pandemic have forced the two companies to terminate their planned merger of equals.
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AFRL evaluates braiding, SMP tooling and VARTM for lower-cost future engine inlet ducts
U.S. Air Force and Ohio-based composites team develop new process for S-shaped aerostructure.
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MS-21 completes fourth flight test for EASA certification
Single-aisle jetliner with out of autoclave composite wing steps closer to certification.
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Composites in the race to space
Advanced materials use in current and upcoming NASA missions.
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