Aerospace
Broetje-Automation, Spirit complete CCPS project for automating aircraft preform production
Continuous composite preforming system (CCPS) integrates all work steps, from the roll to the stringer, in a fully automated, smaller footprint process, taking the next step for future aircraft programs.
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Eaton developing carbon-reinforced PEKK to replace aluminum in aircraft air ducts
3D printable material will meet ESD, flammability and other requirements to allow for flexible manufacturing of ducts, without tooling needed today.
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HAV begins Airlander 10 type certification program
Submitted application marks the formal start determining a safe airship design. Certification attainment will be followed by aircraft delivery.
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Boeing holds discussions to acquire supplier Spirit AeroSystems
With Spirit AeroSystems under scrutiny for 737 Max manufacturing issues, Boeing is considering buying back its former aerostructures unit.
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WAG Wernli to produce composite brackets for Dufour Aero2 drone
The Swiss company was chosen for its C-SMC expertise, which will replace original aluminum brackets to enhance weight savings, corrosion resistance and adhesive bonding capabilities.
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Who's ready for the Olympics?
With the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, this year’s JEC World is bound to be abuzz with talk of this year’s event — from the use of composites in sporting equipment to the roles they play in AAM.
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Firefly Aerospace doubles Texas facilities to support composite rockets
Company grows test stands, further implements AFP and seven-axis robotic powermill machinery to produce rockets up to nine times faster at 1/7th of the cost.
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Leonardo advances sustainable aerospace innovation testing
Wingtips and morphing winglets integrated into a C-27J flying test bed, and a full-scale composite fuselage, are undergoing testing for Clean Sky 2 programs.
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Airbus ramps up A350-1000F freighter developments, manufacture
Widebody freighter brings enhanced fuel burn, CO2 emissions and economics compared to other offerings, in addition to adding volume, range and payload.
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Rock West Composites support moon lander mission
Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Nova-C lunar lander features multiple configurations of struts manufactured by Rock West Composites.
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