National Composites Week
KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment
Integrated solution for TPC stamp forming and part assembly via induction welding opens capabilities for increased part sizes, reduced weight and production cost, optimized cycle times.
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Bell is awarded Phase 2 funding for DARPA X-Plane
Bell has been given the opportunity to build an X-Plane demonstrator based on a stop/fold tiltrotor.
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XTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review
The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.
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Composite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support
Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.
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Composites Fabricating returns to expansion territory
June’s results build on May gains, returning the composites index to a reading that reflects positive growth.
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Automated preforming system produces next-gen composite aerostructures at high rates
CAMX 2025: Loop Technology’s flagship FibreLine system, recently combined with Zünd’s Aero Q-Line, leverages a variety of automated tools to lay up very large, wide-format, multilayer plies into a mold with millimeter precision.
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Custom hydraulic presses promote reliability, material variety and automation features
CAMX 2025: Learn how a custom press from French enhances the composite molding process, equipped to adhere to application/requirement needs.
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Semipreg commingled thermoplastic towpreg enables more uniform ply buildup, flexible fabrics
CAMX 2025: Concordia Engineered Fibers exhibits its semi-consolidated towpreg innovation that reduces the bulk of commingled towpreg while maintaining a more flexible tow than fully consolidated prepreg.
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Florida International University leverages VABs software to optimize composite aerospace structures
AnalySwift high-fidelity modeling software enabled the university to identify optimal configurations for structures including wings and antennas, maximizing longevity, enhancing safety and expanding function.
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Gurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model
Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.
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