Scott Francis

Scott Francis Contributing Editor

Aerospace

CRENO delivers specialized large machine CNC machine to AVIC

The tailor-made 5-axis CNC machine will enable machining of composite parts as well as ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb.

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Aerospace

Rockwood Composites to partner with HAECO on aircraft seating

New compression molded modular seat surround is said to provide the feel of a first-class seat at a much lower cost.

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Wind/Energy

Tecniplas manufactures composite scrubber for treatment of biogas

The composite scrubber will have the function of removing the impurities from biogas, which is comprised mainly of methane from the decomposition of the waste.

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Aerospace

Kaman to supply composite structural components for Bell AH-1Z helicopter blades

Kaman Composites Wichita has been awarded the manufacture, and supply of composite skin to core assembly structural components for the Bell AH-1Z’s helicopter blades.

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Construction

Plant Tour: Composite Advantage

Composite Advantage supplies engineered fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products including bridge decks, trail bridges, cantilever sidewalks, rail platforms, as well as waterfront structures such as fender protection systems, pilings and naval ship separators.

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Aerospace

Mars Helicopter completes flight tests

NASA plans to send the Mars Helicopter as a technology demonstrator along with the Mars 2020 rover which is planned for launch in July 2020.

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Prepregs

People in Composites – March 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Out of Autoclave

New Products: March 2019

CW’s roundup of new products for the composites industry – the past month has seen innovations from Airtech, Cygnet Texkimp, Harper International, KRC Machine Tool Solutions, Mikrosam, MultiMechanics, SWM, Total Composite Solutions and ThermHex.

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Aerospace

Airbus begins Skyway drone shore-to-ship trials

The trials mark the first time unmanned air vehicle (UAV) technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver parcels to working vessels at anchorage.

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Automotive

Toray develops flexible PPS resin

The company has developed a new polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin that reportedly has the world’s highest flexibility level while maintaining heat resistance and chemical resistance.

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Rock West Composites expands machining capability

The company’s new 5-axis CNC machine center has 5' x 10' x 4' of useable volume for working on large composite parts. 

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Automotive

ThermHex unveils new Organosandwich material

The thermoplastic sandwich material is said to offer a range of possible applications in the automotive sector, offering weight savings of over 80% compared to a monolithic design.

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