Design/Simulation
Composite-metal anti-roll bars make headway for lightweight automotive suspension systems
The LiMeCH project, led by the AMRC, Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions, developed filament-wound CFRP-metallic roll bar prototypes, with additional advances in joint bonding the hybrid materials.
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Intelligence-based design, advanced simulation capabilities added to Siemens NX software
Part of the company’s Xcelerator portfolio, Siemens NX has been revamped for design, topology, lattice and orientation optimization as well as enhanced AI and ML functionality.
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Boeing all-composite cryogenic fuel tank proves technology readiness
Ultra-lightweight tank passes critical test campaigned by NASA, intended for a variety of aerospace applications and beyond.
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CFRTP E-bike frames enable repair and end-of-life repurposing
Under its Novel Composites E-Bike project, the NCC, with Starling Cycles and Composite Braiding, proved the use of thermoplastics for the production of electric mountain bicycle frames.
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Hybrid battery cover: CAE approach
A Q&A with Benedikt Fengler, co-founder and composites simulation specialist for Simutence provides a more in-depth take on moldfilling, warpage and assembly simulations performed in HRC Group’s SMC battery cover feasibility study.
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NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft
The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.
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GKN Aerospace named supplier of all Gulfstream G800, G400 business jets
Workshare includes design and manufacture of sustainable, thermoplastic composite rudder, elevators and floorboards, as well as metal-bonded fuselage panels and machined wing skins.
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AnalySwift improves simulation of composite helicopter, air mobility blades and other slender structures
VABS 4.0 now enables users to evaluate cross section strength and safety under given loads.
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Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.
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Customizing ultrasonic sensors for composites process optimization and control
University of Augsburg developed sensors for the CosiMo project’s digital twin and closed-loop process control of EV battery box cover demonstrator, and now moves forward with the AI Production Network for industry collaboration.
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