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Addcomposites adds tape winding to Finland facility for pilot trials
The new capability, which enhances the available level of design freedom, was added to encourage manufacturers to develop new innovations using tape winding.
WatchNCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
Read MoreHengshen to produce rear pressure bulkhead demonstrators
China-based Hengshen Carbon and Composites will produce five 4.5-meter demonstrator composite rear pressure bulkheads (RPB) for a Chinese aerospace OEM.
WatchRocket Lab unveils composite Neutron launch vehicle
Live streamed web event reveals detailed Neutron rocket architecture for the first time, including its carbon fiber launch vehicle and second stage, and new Archimedes rocket engine, all designed for reliability and reusability.
WatchFraunhofer IPT develops thermoplastic composites in hydrogen storage, engine blades and more
Active in laser-assisted tape winding and in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites since 1988, the IPT in Aachen, Germany continues to push new materials, applications and Composites 4.0 digital processing.
WatchClean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads
Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.
WatchDOMMINIO virtual workshop to explore multifunctional and intelligent composite airframe parts
Nov. 30, 2021 event for H2020 project will review latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing.
Read MoreConbility delivers Pre-Pro 3D tape winding head to Bilsing Automation
Multifunctional system will assist Bilsing’s manufacture of composite structures, particularly for the automotive industry.
Read MoreCreating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
Read MoreCompoxi installation widens AFP-XS technology application domain
Compoxi aims to characterize and qualify the AFP-XS and new materials for adoption in the growing Space and New Space markets.
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