Design & Tooling

Infusion

NCC sensor technology unlocks digital potential for liquid resin processes

Research and testing of dielectric sensors performed by the NCC, Meggitt and Cranfield University accurately captures resin infusion data, shows promise for composites manufacturing.

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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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Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research 

The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.

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Automotive

Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy

A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.

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Space

MT Aerospace proves out CFRP hydrogen tank for rocket propulsion

Comprehensive test campaign under the ESA’s ComET project proves linerless composite pressure tank prototype can withstand cryogenic stresses inherent to rocket flight.

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NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology

SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.

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Glass Fibers

Autonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials

Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.

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RTM

Saab Aerostructures announces composite cargo door iteration, flaperon developments

Saab Aerostructures has reported updates to two of its composites-related projects, an RTM’d flaperon and the next iteration of the Clean Sky 2 technology demonstrator cargo doors.

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Aerospace

Rocket Lab unveils composite Neutron launch vehicle

Live streamed web event reveals detailed Neutron rocket architecture for the first time, including its carbon fiber launch vehicle and second stage, and new Archimedes rocket engine, all designed for reliability and reusability.

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Fully U.S.-made fairing launched into space features OOA composites

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a U.S. defense satellite into space. The payload fairing, produced by RUAG Space, is composed of OOA CFRP face sheets.

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microwire technology for composites