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Thermoplastic composites: Poised to step forward
The evolving role of thermoplastic materials and processes and their future in next-generation commercial aircraft.
Read MoreMagellan, BAE Systems to ramp up F-35 tail assembly production
The companies have signed an agreement continuing production of F-35 Lightning II horizontal tail assemblies, including additional quantities.
Read MoreIACMI to host training workshop with Composites One, Closed Mold Alliance
The workshop will be held at the Composite Prototyping Center on June 11-12, 2019.
Read MoreWeb Industries' Seattle facility to speed delivery to Boeing, Toray
The new production facility will produce precision-formatted composites for OEMs in the Pacific Northwest, including the Boeing 777X assembly plant.
Read MoreU.S. and Japanese scientists partner on composite simulation study
Scientists from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the Japanese Ministry of Defense will use simulation software to study impact effects on composites used in figher aircraft.
Read MoreComposites industry leaders recognized at SME's AeroDef 2019
SME recently recognized Douglas D. Decker, technical fellow, Northrop Grumman and two prominent composites manufacturing companies with the 2019 Composites Manufacturing Awards.
Read MoreAlpex and HRC form JV to provide composite tooling services in China
Jiangsu ALPEX Technology Co., Ltd. will support mass production of carbon fiber composites.
Read MoreBallistic panels protect school
A composites manufacturer has developed military-grade pultruded panels that are being used to protect schools in case of violent intruders.
Read MoreMississippi State opens Marvin B. Dow Stitched Composites Development Center
The new research center, built in partnership with Boeing, will work with stitched, resin-infused composites to advance composite materials for aerospace.
Read MoreSwinburne receives grant to develop graduates for automotive industry
The grant will fund nine research projects focused on boosting innovation, skills and employment in Australia’s automotive industry.
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