Clean Sky
Innovating energy delivery for more efficient composites manufacturing
Heraeus Noblelight develops HUMM3 and Black IR technologies for faster, safer, more uniform processing.
WatchLeonardo produces two demonstrators for Clean Sky 2’s Composite Fuselage project
Full-scale structure and cabin interiors barrels prove out low-cost, lightweight composites plus innovative manufacturing, assembly and structural health monitoring.
Read MoreClean Sky 2’s PASSARO project targets one-shot OOA composite cockpit
Synergies with MOSHO project for NDT, repair and also developing cobots for 70% cut in cycle time.
Read MoreAdvancing multifunctional composite wings and fuselage structures
Flexible printed circuits and the Advanced Concepts for Aero‑Structures with Integrated Antennas and Sensors (ACASIAS) consortium.
Read MoreOpportunities, challenges for composites in future aircraft
As the commercial aerospace sector prepares for a new round of major program launches, the question of where and how composites will be applied weighs heavily on the supply chain.
Read MoreRecycled thermoplastic composites for production
Multi-year R&D at ThermoPlastic composites Applications Center (TPAC), TenCate and Clean Sky 2 demonstrate economic advantage of serial production using recycled materials.
Read MoreRolls-Royce tests Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS) for UltraFan engine
Composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and annulus fillers, were tested together on a donor engine.
Read MoreWelding thermoplastic composites
Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.
Read MoreConnecting the Dots: Generative design, bionic structures and future composites
The trend shows cast and 3D printed metal, but fiber-reinforced composites offer the potential for multifunctional structures.
Read MorePlant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.
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