Pressure Vessels
HyPoint, Piasecki Aircraft collaborate to develop, certify eVTOL next-generation hydrogen fuel cells
Initial $6.5 million agreement to culminate in the development of five 650-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell systems for use in Piasecki’s eVTOL PA-890 compound helicopter.
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Eaton Aerospace qualifies new VITA system, increases satellite payload capacity
Aerospace industry-first valve in tank assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system integrates valves inside a composite propellant tank, increasing payload capacity and reducing considerable rework efforts.
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Advanced Structural Technologies receives DOT certification for Type III high-pressure cylinders
UN ISO 11119-2 certification enables the design and manufacture of new, large-diameter hydrogen storage vessels with faster, more complete filling capabilities.
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Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies Type IV cylinders for RNG/CNG transportation module OEM
Requalification is performed via modal acoustic emission (MAE) which identifies structural integrity flaws present in composite pressure vessels, enhancing safety and testing standards.
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Hexagon Purus announces new manufacturing facility for composite battery packs, hydrogen fuel storage systems
The Hexagon Group spin-off has broken ground on the 60,000-square-foot micro-factory, based in Kelowna, Canada, which is scheduled for 2022 completion.
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Hanwha Solutions acquires Cimarron Composites, aims to be global leader in high-pressure tanks by 2030
Hanwha Cimarron LLC will build new $130 million production facility in Alabama to produce large-scale tanks for hydrogen transport, filling stations and support expansion into tanks for UAM, drones, launch vehicle rockets, defense, rail, cargo ships and more.
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OTOMcomposite develops software for Composites 4.0 production using laser-assisted tape placement and winding
Optical thermal optimization model (OTOM) software enables inline monitoring and control for improved part quality and reduced production time and cost of in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composites and Type IV pressure vessels.
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DLR ZLP demonstrates new method for thermoplastic composite hydrogen fuel tank
AFP uses xenon lamp heating and inline QA to achieve innovative design which also uses ultrasonic welding.
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Universal Hydrogen signs deals with three airlines for hydrogen propulsion retrofits
Carbon fiber storage tanks will reduce the Dash-8’s cabin space from 56 seats to 40 seats, but enable emissions-free travel up to approximately 460 miles.
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Hyzon Motors unveils new hydrogen storage system using composites for reduced weight and cost
Integrated composites with metal frame could cut storage system weight by 43%, cost by 52% and component count by 75%, based on a single-rack system with five hydrogen cylinders.
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