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Musings about heat shields
NASA’s Orion capsule employs an ablative material based on the same heat shield coating used for the Apollo missions.
Read MoreA fascinating inside look at a marine design – three decades ago
Fabricated by Gougeon Manufacturing in 1990, Incognito is a composite catamaran that’s still setting speed records and besting much newer craft.
Read MoreRecyclable thermoplastic composites liftgates offer weight savings
Magna to launch two more thermoplastic liftgates this year.
WatchNew horizons in welding thermoplastic composites
Latest developments in qualification, production and applications for aerospace and automotive.
Read MoreRoth filament winder to facilitate major Ariane 6 weight/cost cuts
One of the world’s largest filament winding systems will soon begin manufacturing components for the Ariane 6 space launch vehicle, which is expected to transport satellites into Earth orbit for the European Space Agency (ESA) as early as 2020.
Read MoreGraphene goes industrial without a bang
SWNT-based filler prevents tank explosions without limiting product performance.
Read MoreWelding thermoplastic composites
Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.
Read MoreComposite + metal: Hollow-profile hybrid technology
LANXESS extends plastic-metal hybrids to tubular structures.
Read MorePersonal air mobility: Will this dream really fly?
At this summer’s Farnborough Air Show, Rolls Royce unveiled a concept vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft with six electrically powered propellers, aimed at multiple applications, including personal and public transportation.
Read MoreNew composite material lowers temp of EV dashboard
Composites may have new function as phase change materials (PCMs) for managing electric vehicle temperature and range.
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