Defense
New ice protection for composite aircraft wings from Clean Sky 2 program
EU-funded research is developing technology to meet deicing challenge with lower power consumption, greater efficiency and lower system weight.
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Novel prepreg for compression molding in RAPM
Solvay and Boeing combine aerospace performance with process knowledge for high-rate, low-cost composites production.
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CSIRO: Developing higher-quality, higher-strength, lower-cost carbon fibers
SIROPAN precursor aims for >20% increase in carbon fiber properties with increased control via RAFT polymerization, FLOW processing and novel metrology.
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Composites Index contracts as COVID-19 disrupts economy
March 2020 Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.
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SAMPE North America cancels SAMPE 2020 conference
The outbreak of COVID-19 in the Upper Northwest of the U.S. has forced SAMPE to cancel its largest conference and trade show.
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Rockwood Composites, Leonardo produce 10,000th blade for Eurofighter Typhoon
The delivery of the 10,000th blade for the towed decoy on Leonardo’s defense aircraft marks 10 years of partnership for the companies.
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AnalySwift receives U.S. Navy grant to help improve service life of helicopters
The funded project aims to further develop SwiftComp modeling software to better predict the durability of composite flexbeams on Navy rotorcraft.
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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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JEC Group cancels JEC World 2020, reschedules for 2021
Citing the coronavirus pandemic and global travel restrictions, JEC Group has made the decision to postpone its composites industry trade show until March 2021.
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People in Composites: March 2020
ACMA, KraussMaffei, FACC, LANXESS, and UAMMI announce new hires in the composites industry.
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