National Composites Week

Aerospace

HRC’s holistic, closed-loop system supports composites recycling

HRC is addressing the management and repurposing of composites waste for automotive, aerospace and other industries. 

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CEAD technologies supports FIDAMC advanced manufacturing

CEAD-powered microfactories for composites additive manufacturing builds the Spanish technology center’s collaborative environment, enables expansion into new industries.

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Trends

Australia’s Gilmour Space prepares Eris 1 rocket for maiden launch

With airspace arrangements finalized and mandatory notice given to the Australian Space Agency, the company is preparing for liftoff no earlier than May 15.

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Aerospace

Hexcel, JetZero partner to qualify composites for BWB aircraft

This collaborative approach with Hexcel is accelerating the technological assessment and development of JetZero’s all-wing Z4 platform.

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Vacuum-assisted extrusion improves performance of FRP prints

A novel 3D printing approach developed by ORNL reduced internal porosity by up to 75% in large-scale, 3D printed composites.

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Sustainability

Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype

Liux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.

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NDT

AIMM Center for advanced composites NDT opens in Ogden, Utah

Attendees from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hill AFB, 47G and others joined CICNDT and Omni NDE to demonstrate the latest in robotic CT, RT, shearography, thermography, laser UT and metrology.

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Clean Hydrogen Partnership announces 26 new projects

Awarding €154.6 million in grants, the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking aims to accelerate development and deployment of hydrogen technologies across Europe.

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Bold Laser Automation presents certified calibration gauge line

Noncontact calibration thickness gauges are engineered to ensure composites manufacturers can maintain tight control over product thickness and material uniformity.

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Porsche develops TABASKO method for lightweight vehicle series production

Patented carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene tape-based process supports cost reduction, light weight and thinner walls without sacrificing rigidity.

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