Ginger Gardiner

Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor

Wind/Energy

North Sea countries target 260 GW of offshore wind energy; onshore wind shows reduced CO2 in U.S.

Nine EU countries agree to increased installations by 2050 for reduced CO2, a goal proven by a U.S. energy report, citing highest reductions in wind belt states.

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Curing

Synthesites, Purdue CMSC advances real-time cure monitoring

Partners are developing cure simulation using data from dielectric sensors to monitor infusion and autoclave composite structures in real time.  

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Automation

Coriolis Composites installs AFP machine at Sabanci University

C1 robot contributes to technology development at the Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center (SU IMC) in Istanbul.

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Digitizing tools for composites production

Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.

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Trends

Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding

Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.

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Carbon Fibers

Plant tour: Dowty Propellers, Gloucester, U.K.

Transforming decades of design and RTM production reliability into more sustainable, next-generation composite propellers.

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Aerospace

Airbus and CFM launch flight test demonstrator for advanced open fan architecture

Flight test demonstrator aims to mature and accelerate development of advanced propulsion technologies as part of CFM RISE program, with CFRP blades as key part of design.  

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Aerospace

The next 10 years in commercial aviation and composites

Aviation Week discusses all-composite plane at Boeing, new composite wing at Airbus and trends driven by sustainability — composites are a key enabler for future aviation.

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Autoclave

Safran Nacelles Morocco installs large autoclave, doubles cleanroom per development plan to increase production rates

Extension of 6,000 square meters dedicated to Gulfstream G700/G800 production, groundwork laid to digitalize processes and reduce environmental footprint.

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Aerospace

German UniFix project develops mobile holding fixture to enhance production efficiency of large CFRP structures

Fraunhofer IFAM and Airbus Operations in Stade demonstrate reduced manual handling and non-productive time in flow-oriented manufacturing of vertical tail plane.

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Work In Progress

3D printing and AFP join forces in automotive demonstrator

Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D-printed composites.

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Sustainability

IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights

Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.

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