Perspectives and Provocations
Spirit AeroSystems inaugurates Aerospace Innovation Centre
AIC established to collaborate with industry and academic partners for R&D of advanced materials, digital manufacturing technologies and processes.
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Oceania Aviation merges companies, expands composite manufacturing capabilities
An agreement with Aero Composites Ltd. and Aero Design Ltd. positions Oceania Aviation’s Part 148 division to establish a new composites production facility.
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The Native Lab offers hands-on and online courses in composites
Training arm of engineering consultancy Managing Composites seeks to “make people native in composites.”
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Spirit Aerosystems restructures business model
Spirit Aerosystems will organize around three primary business divisions: Commercial, Defense & Space and Aftermarket.
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NASA selects two companies to develop propulsion technology
GE Aviation and MagniX USA will develop projects on electrified aircraft propulsion, which NASA seeks to introduce to U.S. aviation fleets no later than 2035.
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Stratolaunch's hypersonic vehicle completes critical design review
Functional testing of the Talon-A vehicles, rocket-propelled, autonomous, reusable testbeds, are to begin in 2022.
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Hexagon Purus acquires high-pressure gas storage systems company Wystrach
A long-standing customer and partner of Hexagon Purus, Wystrach’s inclusion will enables the expansion of Hexagon Purus’ Type IV pressure vessel portfolio to systems solutions beyond mobility.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Solvay
Solvay launches its flagship epoxy prepreg, Cycom EP2190, which combines toughness and hot-wet compression properties for robust manufacturing performance of primary aerospace structures.
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With CAMX, the composites industry takes a step back toward normal
The symbolism of CAMX is important for an industry and its members who are eager to reconnect on a personal and professional level.
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Thermoplastic composites at Oribi Composites: CW Trending, episode 4
Oribi Composites’ Matt Christensen discusses the origin of the Colorado-based thermoplastic composites fabricator, his role at the company, current products and programs, and the real potential for use of thermoplastic composites in wheels.
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