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Embraer unveils four Energia concept aircraft for net-zero aviation by 2050
Aircraft being developed span 9 to 50 seats and electric, hydrogen fuel cell, dual-fuel gas turbine and hybrid-electric propulsion.
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Compoxi installation widens AFP-XS technology application domain
Compoxi aims to characterize and qualify the AFP-XS and new materials for adoption in the growing Space and New Space markets.
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Pultron Composites advances marina construction with innovative GFRP waler
The waler incorporates a GFRP thru-rod and nut system, delivering high flex and fatigue resistance and increased environmental and aesthetic longevity.
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Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests recycled carbon fiber sidewalls, acoustic upgrades for aeroengines and more
Eight aircraft since 2010 have demonstrated new technologies to reduce noise, improve efficiency and minimize aviation’s environmental footprint, with potential impacts for future wings, interiors, engine nacelles and vertical tail design.
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MVP releases new model of RAM system for thermoset materials
New large-format AM machine model, RAM 48, maximizes production efficiency and enables custom build dimensions when fabricating thermoset materials.
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The future of composites in wind, hydrogen applications: CW Trending Episode 5
In this episode of CW Trending, Hexcel's Claude Despierres discusses current and future demands for composite materials, especially carbon fiber, in the wind energy industry, as well as supply, cost and performance of these materials in the hydrogen storage market.
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Lockheed Martin opens hypersonic strike production facility
Lockheed Martin’s 65,000-square-foot Hypersonic Missile Assembly Building 4 (MAB 4) integrates digital transformation advancements for training and virtual inspections.
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2021 CW Top Shops highlights strengths of top composites facilities
CW learned from some of this year’s designated Top Shops about what makes facilities stand out, from diverse capabilities to Industry 4.0 and sustainability.
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SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites
Collaborative R&D center at TU Delft develops sensor- and robot-based automation for Composites 4.0 manufacturing, including STUNNING project for welded assembly of a thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator.
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Mikrosam celebrates commissioning of world's largest production line for CNG and hydrogen tanks
Turnkey project integrates four filament winding machines, two large ovens and multiple robotic lines and buffering stations to produce 60,000 tanks per year.
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Spirit AeroSystems opens National Defense Prototype Center
The joint project with WSU-NIAR will spur the development of new high-temperature materials and ultra-competitive composites and attract new aviation, defense and space programs.
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L&L Reinforce L-9060: A new approach to fill and reinforce aerospace sandwich panels
L&L Products brings a new approach to fill and reinforce aerospace sandwich panels with L&L Reinforce L-9060. (Sponsored)
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