Defense
US Air Force selects Integris Composites ballistic body armor
Cratus Wave armor is thin, lightweight and reduces heat stress, providing buoyant personal protection for the 582nd Helicopter Group.
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Infinite Composites signs $1.6 million US Army contract for H2 tanks
Development of conformable composite fuel tanks for hydrogen storage backs military applications including aircraft, ground support and marine.
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Purdue researchers develop new type of intelligent architected materials
Phase transforming cellular materials (PXCM) exhibit intelligent responses to external forces and stimuli, can dissipate energy to avoid damage and are being developed for transportation, military and other applications that can use composites.
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TenCate Advanced Armour renamed to Integris Composites
With its rebranding, Integris maintains the ability to develop, test and manufacture ballistic armor and survivability solutions while expanding into new markets where composite solutions can be advantageous.
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Hypersonix receives CMC scramjet manufacturing demonstrator
HTCMC component demonstrates manufacturing of future Spartan scramjet engine required for reusable hypersonic vehicles capable of up to Mach 12 flight.
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Archer signs contracts with U.S. Air Force for six Midnight aircraft, support operations
Landmark investment in eVTOL technology by U.S. military is part of the next phase in partnership between Archer and AFWERX program.
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Composites design and manufacturing services for aerospace, defense
CAMX 2023: Matrix Composites is emphasizing its design and manufacture services for aerospace, defense, infrastructure and commercial/general aviation composite components and assemblies.
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Dassault Aviation becomes a Nadcap Subscriber
Dassault has joined other aerospace prime contractors that have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality.
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Weber State students showcase composite rocket nozzle studies
Engineering students welcomed U.S. Space Command official Thomas A. Lockhart in June to demonstrate their role at WSU’s MARS in conducting real-world materials and additive manufacturing projects.
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Piasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development
Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.
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