National Composites Week
FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for Midnight aircraft
Final airworthiness criteria provides a solidified path for Archer to achieve type certification for its eVTOL aircraft.
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Ideko research validates robotic solution for clean, precise composites machining
Designed through the European Fibremach project, the equipment provides a greater increase in precision and machining efficiency and integrates a monitoring system that ensures part quality.
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Boeing ecoDemonstrator 2024 explores cabin recyclability, operational efficiency
Future cabin concepts, rCF floor coverings and panels, noise regulation and other efficiencies will be tested this year using a 777-200ER aircraft.
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Plant tour: Teijin Carbon America Inc., Greenwood, S.C., U.S.
In 2018, Teijin broke ground on a facility that is reportedly the largest capacity carbon fiber line currently in existence. The line has been fully functional for nearly two years and has plenty of room for expansion.
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Aurora reveals latest SPRINT X-Plane design concept
An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.
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TPI manufactures all-composite Kenworth SuperTruck 2 cab
Class 8 diesel truck, now with a 20% lighter cab, achieves 136% freight efficiency improvement.
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Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats
The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.
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Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach
The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.
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BlueWind earns Supplier Spirit of Alliance award
Composite nacelle covers manufacturer is one of 22 GE Vernova supplier companies to have received the award in 2023, backed by delivery ramp up and expansion.
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Reinforcing hollow, 3D printed parts with continuous fiber composites
Spanish startup Reinforce3D’s continuous fiber injection process (CFIP) involves injection of fibers and liquid resin into hollow parts made from any material. Potential applications include sporting goods, aerospace and automotive components, and more.
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