Materials
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign innovates space tech with morphing composite structures
Energy-efficient frontal polymerization process method eliminates the need of oven or autoclave to transform 2D continuous fiber printed structures into 3D curved designs.
WatchAFP with very-thin plies of carbon fiber/LMPAEK prepreg for sustainable helicopter structures
DLR, Airbus Helicopters, Fraunhofer and TU Dresden work in the NATURE project for environmentally friendly aviation
Read MoreXenia conductive TPC are suitable for chemical processing, industrial environments
HDPE, PP and PVDF polymer formulations ensure dimensional stability, structural integrity and surface electrical conductivity under mechanical and thermal stress.
Read MoreL3Harris breaks ground on Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities
As part of its plans to expand industrial capacity of composites-intensive solid rocket motor production, the Camden site will house more than 20 buildings specializing in medium and large rocket motors.
Read MoreVerretex, Fiberloop partnership achieves closed-loop composites recycling ecosystem
Pairing Fiberloop’s recycling systems with Verretex’s specialization in regenerating textiles from 100% rGF ensures customers have both the technology and the end market access to scale recycling operations.
Read MoreFIDAMC hosts Aerospace Thermoplastics International Summit in Madrid
Leading representatives from aerospace industry, public institutions, technology centers and universities discussed the challenges and opportunities that will shape future airframes.
Read MoreHRC supports Range Aviation’s LEU100 eVTOL in advancing future low-altitude logistics
HRC completed a composite design and manufacturing project with Range Aviation, supplying materials, engineering, manufacturing support and comprehensive compliance checks.
Read MoreGurit inaugurates Advanced Composites R&D Center in China
To be fully operational by end of 2025, the center will drive the development of novel composite technologies including PET, complementing Gurit’s existing global hubs.
Read MoreAether launches RapidPrint 3D printing polymer
RapidPrint, with its first commercial fiber-reinforced filament formulation, enables up to 5X faster print speeds with no compromise on strength.
Read MoreEuReComp team highlights ROCCA Cabin demonstrator for EOL composites
The ROCCA Cabin serves as a proof of concept for how large composite parts, often destined for disposal, can re-enter the value chain as architectural elements with both functional and aesthetic value.
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