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Composites – A neophyte’s quandary
An oft-cited concern is that new engineers are not exposed to composites as part of their materials science courses.
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NanoStitch update: 60-inch wide sheet, industrial capacity, dramatic test results
N12 Technologies adds second facility in Boston and capacity at UDRI in Ohio while amassing knowledge to prevent microcracking and delamination in applications from sporting goods to aerospace.
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Dowty Propellers re-establishes composite blade production
Fully recovered from a 2015 production site fire, Dowty Propellers receives award for updated and enhanced production facility.
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F-35 program reaches composites milestone
Orbital ATK celebrates completion of its 5,000th composite part for the F-35 program.
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3D-printed composite wind blades and aircraft, closer than you think
Orbital Composites’ patented coaxial extrusion process is investigated at Airbus subsidiary CTC GmbH Stade and spins off advances in speed, scale, materials and multifunctionality as it aims for very large structures.
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Overmolding as enabler for composites, aerospace to automotive
CCP Gransden can make 50 to 100,000 parts/yr economically viable using PEEK, PPS, PEI or PA.
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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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Spirit AeroSystems fabricates V-280 composite fuselage
Spirit Defense designed and built the fuselage in 22 months at the company's Rapid Prototype facility in Wichita, KS, US.
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Saab acquires GKN Aerospace's Applied Composites business
Sweden-based Applied Composites employs 55 people and primarily serves the aerospace, defense and transit markets.
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CAMX 2017: Highlights from the floor
3D printing and nanotechnology developments promise to cut time and cost in composite structures production while recycling and sustainability continue to grow in importance.
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