Space
Composite cases fuel commercial space venture
Launch vehicle supplier Orbital ATK is looking to break into the burgeoning commercial space market with a rocket motor that features an all-carbon fiber case.
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RTM-based redesign advances safety for one-of-a-kind wind tunnel
Glass fiber and honeycomb spacers between compressor blades get upgraded to a higher factor of safety with less weight using solid carbon fiber and RTM.
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SAMPE 2017: Highlights
SAMPE returned to Seattle, WA, US, May 22-25 and featured the usual mix of conference presentations and exhibit hall activity. CW was there and offers this summary of highlights from the event.
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NASA exploring using carbon nanotube for aerospace applications
NASA worked with Nanocomp to produce carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers to fabricate a carbon nanotube Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel.
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Composites at AIA 2017
The ACMA Architectural Division exhibited its 4th annual Composites Pavilion and 2nd annual COMPOSITES CHALLENGE for architectural students.
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Ceramic matrix composites: Hot engine solution
Disruptive designs for composites operation in 1093°C zones.
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Researchers successfully 3D print carbon fiber
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers claim to be the first to 3D print aerospace-grade carbon fiber.
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NASA announces new commercial space market public-private partnerships
The agency is partnering with eight companies to accelerate the development of commercial capabilities to enable frequent launches of small spacecraft to low-Earth orbit.
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NASA carbon fiber glider to gather weather data during flight
The teams are still working on the design but the aircraft is expected to have a wingspan of about 3 feet and will be made of double ply, carbon fiber.
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Google shoots the moon
Google Lunar XPRIZE contenders turn to space- and launch-friendly composites.
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