Design & Tooling

MS-21 begins engine water protection tests

The test is meant to confirm that water does not disrupt any of the MS-21’s existing systems, equipment or structural elements.

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Molds/Tools

CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Janicki Industries

Janicki Industries is featuring its fast prototyping process for flyaway parts and tooling for urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle manufacturers.

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Rize debuts RIZE 2XC, adaptive workplace 3D printer

In addition to meeting supply chain flexibility, the desktop composite 3D printer offers a safe and sustainable materials portfolio.

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Prepregs

Sino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin systems for prepreg applications

The one-component carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150ºC for 10 minutes, is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140ºC and can be stored for up to 18 months at -18ºC

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NASA announces new James Webb Space Telescope target launch date

The observatory is expected to launch Oct. 31, 2021, a change resulting from technical challenges and the impact of the pandemic.

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Anaglyph releases Laminate Tools version 4.10

Improvements include new algorithms, added support for Abaqus, Ansys Workbench add-ins and a faster, more reliable SolidWorks add-in.

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Molds/Tools

Webinar presentation: Next-Generation Composites Materials and Processes (July 2020)

ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ hosted on July 28, 2020, a webinar titled, “Next-Generation Composite Materials and Processes.” If you missed the live webinar, you can watch the recording or download a PDF of the presentation.

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Composites 4.0

FASTIGUE: Empowering digital twins of large-scale composite structures

A 3D finite element technique to resolve the fidelity-versus-speed dilemma of performing fatigue analysis for large composite structures.

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TPRC investigates AFP in-situ consolidation alternative

The two-step process involves deposition of thermoplastic prepreg via AFP, followed by vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Research has already been completed in the qualitative stage. 

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Bye Aerospace closes $10 million in funding

The investments have enabled the company to work on Serial #001, the first production-conforming prototype of its two-seat eFlyer 2 aircraft.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions