Repair

Repair

EU-funded GENEX project to develop digital twin framework for aircraft lifecycle tracking

Novel digital framework to enable holistic and comprehensive data capture through the entire aircraft lifecycle, supporting composite component/structure manufacture optimization and maintenance.  

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Thermoplastics

TPRC research project investigates thermoplastic composite structure repair strategies

Linda Grafen’s two-year study explored reconsolidation and patch repair methods to determine their feasibility for impact damage repairing.  

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Trends

INFINITE consortium tackles wireless sensor integration for life-long aircraft monitoring

Engineers from University of Sheffield AMRC will support the embedding of highly specific sensors into composite aerospace structures for MHM and SHM and recylability opportunities.  

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Repair

Safran Nacelles gains Part 145 certification for nacelle repair site

Suzhou, China facility can now offer composite and metal MRO activities to Asia, Pacific and Oceania markets, including nacelles, thrust reversers and Comac 919 LRUs.  

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Repair

Flexible, induction-based heating for thermoplastic composite part repair

Spinning off from a German Aerospace Center (DLR) research project, msquare GmbH’s technology aims to innovate and enable repair for high-temperature thermoplastics.

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Repair

V2 Composites highlights improved composite repair solution for concrete parking structures

Custom-engineered CFRP T-Biscuit enables the repair of failed flange-to-flange shear connections of pre-cast double tee beams in new and existing structures.  

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Repair

GMI Aero, KATC, Hypercoat Enterprises lead successful Level 1 bonded composite repair training course

A tripartite agreement serves to support joint composites training across Malaysia and the broader Southeastern Asia region.  

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Application

Data visibility increases efficiency, competitiveness for composite infrastructure solutions company

ClockSpring|NRI builds composite strengthening systems for pipes and civil structures, using Global Shop Solutions ERP software to help track and manage cost and production data.

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Thermoplastics

JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites

JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.

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Alternate heat sources for hot-bonded composite repairs

Successfully using an alternate heat source for repairing composite structures requires an awareness of thermal dynamics and effective heat transfer management.

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